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At-home fertility tests: here’s what they can actually tell you
A large proportion of at-home fertility tests are aimed at women. fizkes/ ShutterstockA growing number of us are waiting longer...
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How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks
Several cars that contained hazardous chemicals burned after the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment. U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyHeadaches and lingering chemical...
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Antibiotics are being inappropriately prescribed for COVID, increasing the threat of antimicrobial resistance – research
Antibiotics are for bacterial infections – they shouldn't be prescribed to treat viruses. PH888/ShutterstockAntibiotics are drugs designed to treat infections...
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Being declared dead when you’re still alive – why these very rare events occur
Inked Pixels/ShutterstockAn 82-year-old woman who was recently pronounced dead at a New York nursing home was later discovered to be...
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Learning about the health risks of vaping can encourage young vapers to rethink their habit
More than one-third of teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 have tried vaping. (Shutterstock) Vaping is most prevalent...
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Bird flu continues to spread in mammals – what this means for humans and wildlife
As bird flu continues to decimate poultry and wild bird populations around the world, the virus – a deadly strain...
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Five things research can teach us about having better sex, according to a sex therapist
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Cost of getting sick for older people of color is 25% higher than for white Americans – new research
Racial and ethnic inequality extends to what researches call 'disease cost burdens.' sukanya sitthikongsak/Moment via Getty ImagesAs you age, you’re...
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COVID vaccines: why the UK needs to rethink its decision to stop boosters for young and healthy people
AnnaStills/ShutterstockThe UK Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recently recommended that the current autumn booster campaign, offering additional COVID...
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Use of psychedelics to treat PTSD, OCD, depression and chronic pain – a researcher discusses recent trials, possible risks
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