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Olena Yakobchuk/ShutterstockMany years ago, I began my PhD with the firm resolve of finding a cure for cataracts – not...
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Got allergies? You could be at lower risk of catching COVID
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What we eat matters, and having just the right amount of essential nutrients is key to our overall health. Niusha...
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Misinformation is a common thread between the COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS pandemics – with deadly consequences
Disinformation can derail public health measures vital to controlling the spread of infectious disease. AP Photo/Jeff ChiuSince health officials confirmed...
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Long COVID: why it’s so hard to tell how many people get it
SB Arts Media/ShutterstockIn the weeks and months after a COVID infection, some people develop a variety of symptoms, commonly referred...
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Chemical imbalance theory of depression: clearing up some misconceptions
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Over-the-counter hearing aids have been greenlighted by the FDA – your local pharmacist will soon be able to sell you the device you need
The FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 designated a new class of OTC hearing aids. Heizeng Hu/Moment via Getty ImagesAfter a...
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There is an urgent need to prevent the lifelong damage caused by adverse childhood experiences
Recent advances in research on human development, and brain science in particular, have revealed that traumatic childhood literally changes the...
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Two surprising reasons behind the obesity epidemic: Too much salt, not enough water
Salty french fries may taste good, but they just contribute to dehydration and obesity. William Voon/EyeEm via Getty ImagesScientific studies...
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Serena Williams: why many female athletes feel pressure to retire after becoming a mother
Williams has won 23 grand slams in her career. photoyh/ ShutterstockSerena Williams has announced she’s retiring from tennis. During her...
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