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The little-known eating disorder Arfid usually develops in childhood. Tatyana Soares/ ShutterstockAn estimated 1-5% of the world’s population suffer from...
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Around 20% of women with lung cancer have never smoked. Mallika Wiriyathitipirn/EyeEm via Getty ImagesWhen many people think of an...
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Sugary drinks tax may be reducing obesity in girls but not boys – an expert explains what we know
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Sixteen-pound baby born in Brazil: here’s what increases the risk of giving birth to a giant baby
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As eligibility for MAID expands, the ethical implications of broad access to medically assisted death need a long, hard look
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Long COVID: a range of diets are said to help manage symptoms – here’s what the evidence tells us
Creative Cat Studio/ShutterstockMost people who contract COVID recover within a few weeks. But for some people, symptoms can develop later,...
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Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute to cognitive decline
Surprisingly, even packaged foods that contain healthy components can qualify as ultra-processed. Jamie Grill Photography/Tetra Images via Getty ImagesScientists have...
Read moreUltraprocessed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute to cognitive decline
Surprisingly, even packaged foods that contain healthy components can qualify as ultra-processed. Jamie Grill Photography/Tetra Images via Getty ImagesScientists have...
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Medicaid coverage is expiring for millions of Americans – but there’s a proven way to keep many of them insured
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