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Why declaring monkeypox a global health emergency is a preventative step — not a reason for panic
The monkeypox virus, shown in this illustration, can be transmitted through close contact between people. Thom Leach/Science Photos Library via...
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The opioid crisis isn’t just the Sacklers’ fault – and making Purdue Pharma pay isn’t enough on its own to fix the pharmaceutical industry’s deeper problems
It's too easy to sell dangerous prescription drugs. Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesYou may have heard of the...
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How the omicron subvariant BA.5 became a master of disguise – and what it means for the current COVID-19 surge
The new BA.5 subvariant has caused a sharp rise in cases and hospitalizations throughout much of the United States. Irfan...
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Perinatal depression: our study shows how common it is for both parents to experience it
Both parents can struggle with depression after the birth of their child. Antonio Guillem/ ShutterstockMany new parents struggle with mental...
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Monkeypox: World Health Organization declares it a global health emergency – here’s what that means
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the current monkeypox epidemic a global health emergency. The committee of independent advisers...
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Disability rights don’t have to clash with environmental responsibility
Sturdy yet flexible, hygienic, disposable, readily available and cheap ... the plastic straw is better than any eco-alternative for many...
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Depression: low serotonin may not be the cause – but antidepressants still work
A recent study found inconsistent evidence linking the neurotransmitter serotonin to depression. In an article for The Conversation, the authors...
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How to navigate self-managed abortion issues such as access, wait times and complications – a family physician explains
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Biden tests positive for COVID-19: An infectious disease doctor explains the risks and treatments available for the 79-year-old president
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on July 21, 2022, but was reportedly feeling well enough to work and...
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Food expiration dates don’t have much science behind them – a food safety researcher explains another way to know what’s too old to eat
Without obvious signs of contamination like the mold in this jam, consumers use expiration dates to decide whether to keep...
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