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Should you drink Philly’s tap water?
If you live in Philly and want to know information about your tap water quality, start with the latest consumer...
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Flawed studies linking hormone therapy to breast cancer made doctors reluctant to prescribe it for menopause relief – especially for breast cancer survivors
Although menopause is not a new phenomenon by any means, the past few years of what some have called the...
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Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Even as summer temperatures soar, the sauna trend is booming, with some venues touting them as a way to beat...
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Should you wash your prewashed lettuce? An infectious disease expert explains how to eat your greens safely during the cyclospora outbreak
Salads – along with other fresh produce – are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. Leafy greens are...
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Cholera still kills thousands each year – in places without clean water, it’s far from history
Many Americans have heard about cholera only from “The Oregon Trail,” the retro computer game in which players try to...
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What I found when I scanned the brains of kids creating tunes on the piano
Research shows that improvisation and creativity are good for the brain. In an episode of the Greater Good Science Center’s...
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AI is transforming health care, but not everyone will share the benefits
Prime Minister Mark Carney recently launched AI for All — an ambitious five-year national strategy. It aims for $200 billion...
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Cyclosporiasis sickens some people worse – why your diarrhea could be more explosive than others
As you may have seen in news headlines or social media memes, there’s explosive diarrhea going around. Understanding how the...
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We booked a Travelodge but were forced to move hotel after 1am
I booked and paid for a room in the Travelodge London King’s Cross Royal Scot hotel six weeks in advance....
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Revisited: The surprising science of dreams and nightmares – podcast
Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepodOrder Into the Dream Lab by Dr Michelle Carr via the Guardian Bookshop
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