Uncombable hair syndrome: new study finds the genes responsible
For illustrative purposes only. Not a person with actual uncombable hair syndrome. vasylshepella/ShutterstockIt’s a hair condition that has frustrated parents...
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Four health conditions linked to gum disease
Early symptoms of gum disease include red, swollen gums, and bleeding when you brush or floss your teeth. Creative Cat...
Read morePsychedelic drugs: how to tell good research from bad
Research with psychedelic drugs has made a dramatic comeback amid a heady mix of softening societal attitudes, the lure of...
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Transgender men and nonbinary people are asked to stop testosterone therapy during pregnancy – but the evidence for this guidance is still murky
Diane Rodríguez and her husband, Zack Elias, are a trans couple in Ecuador. Chichicko/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SAWhen I talk about...
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Here’s why so many medications are out of stock — and what to do if it affects you
It's unlikely shortages will go away anytime soon. asobov/ ShutterstockMillions of people worldwide who use certain common medicines may be...
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Dengue in France: tropical diseases in Europe may not be that rare for much longer
Itsik Marom/ShutterstockDengue, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, is a common disease in parts of Asia and Latin America. Recently,...
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Why children’s ‘choice’ about COVID-19 masking at school needs far more discussion
Who is determining children's capacity to decide whether or not to wear a mask and what's at stake in their...
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Ketamine paired with looking at smiling faces to build positive associations holds promise for helping people with treatment-resistant depression
Some of the positive photos used in the study were similar to this one -- a group of smiling strangers....
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Monkeypox case numbers are falling, but that doesn’t mean it’s going away anytime soon
Vaccinating at-risk groups is just one of the public health strategies many countries are using. Ground Picture/ ShutterstockThe global outbreak...
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Weekend warrior workouts: here’s how to make the most of them
Here's how to make the most of your weekend workouts. photobyphotoboy/ ShutterstockMost of us know we need to exercise more....
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