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Biden and Trump may forget names or personal details, but here is what really matters in assessing whether they’re cognitively up for the job
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Economic development in sub-Saharan Africa is linked to increasing obesity rates in women
Economic development is a primary factor contributing to rising obesity rates in developing countries. (Shutterstock)Obesity and excess weight gain, traditionally...
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Menopause treatments can help with hot flashes and other symptoms – but many people aren’t aware of the latest advances
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Resisting the backlash against equity in medicine will improve health outcomes for all
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AI plus gene editing promises to shift biotech into high gear
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The disproportionate toll that COVID-19 took on people with diabetes continues today
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide have diabetes. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty ImagesAt the start of the pandemic, many people...
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Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean
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Your favorite drink can cause breast cancer – but most women in the US aren’t aware of alcohol’s health risks
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Ignoring reason and evidence: Why new breast cancer guidelines advising against screening women in their 40s are misguided
The United States Preventive Services Task Force, the Canadian Cancer Society and several Canadian provinces now endorse breast cancer screening...
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Children with special health needs are more likely to come from poorer neighbourhoods
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