The National Institute on Aging may let funding lapse for a yearslong study of nearly 50,000 pet dogs, which could also offer insight into human…
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Lloyd Austin’s Hidden Diagnosis: Why Some People Keep Serious Illnesses Private
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III is under scrutiny for concealing his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. But experts say it can be a common…
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Two studies concluded that depression that began in pregnancy or soon after could have troubling implications for as long as 18 years.Read More
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Tianeptine, found at convenience stores, at smoke shops and online, can mimic an opioid. It is among a growing class of substances that are difficult…
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Social media influencers and online marketing may have played a role, experts said.Read More
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DNA fragments from thousands of years ago are providing insights into multiple sclerosis, diabetes, schizophrenia and other illnesses.Read More
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After dropping two Harvard experts who had received industry support, the National Academies turned to a colleague with a similar background.Read More
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The effects of drugs that treat Alzheimer’s, cancer and other illnesses are often limited by the blood-brain barrier. A small study suggests a way forward.Read…
View More An Ultrasound Experiment Tackles a Giant Problem in Brain MedicineWe Are in a Big Covid Wave. But Just How Big?
Wastewater data has become perhaps the best metric to track the spread of the virus in the U.S., but it’s an imperfect tool.Read More
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4 Surprising Signs You Have Acid Reflux
Forget heartburn. Gastroenterologists reveal red flags of the condition that aren’t what you’d expect.Read More
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