Public advisories from the nation’s top doctor are infrequent, but sometimes become turning points in American life.Read More
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Biden Administration Pushes to Save Key Covid Programs in Debt Ceiling Talks
Preserving a $5 billion coronavirus vaccine development program is among the White House’s priorities in discussions with House Republicans over clawing back unspent Covid-19 funds.Read…
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Dr. Vivek H. Murthy urged immediate action from policymakers, tech companies and parents to safeguard against potential harms.Read More
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Hank Green Has Cancer. Here’s What To Know About Hodgkin Lymphoma.
The YouTuber recently shared his diagnosis with followers. We talked to experts about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options.Read More
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Almost all cervical cancer deaths now occur in developing countries. Tanzania is trying to inoculate girls against the virus that causes the disease — nearly…
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Four decades ago, medical researchers reached out to ailing families in Colombia for insights into Huntington’s disease. Scientists are just now following up, hoping it’s…
View More Sought Out by Science, and Then ForgottenChronic Pain Linked to Brain Signals in Orbitofrontal Cortex
A new study linked chronic pain to activity in the orbitofrontal cortex, an area involved in emotion regulation, self-evaluation and decision making.Read More
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The doctor, podcast host and author of the bestseller “Outlive” says medicine needs to rethink longevity.Read More
View More Want to Live Longer and Healthier? Peter Attia Has a Plan.How Art Can Improve Your Mental Health
Drawing, music and writing can elevate your mood. Here are some easy ways to welcome them into your life.Read More
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In “Fires in the Dark,” Jamison, known for her expertise on manic depression, delves into the quest to heal. Her new book, she says, is…
View More In ‘Fires in the Dark,’ Kay Redfield Jamison Turns to Healers