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New study finds booster protection against Omicron drops at 10 weeks

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Two decades-long studies link ultra-processed foods to cancer and premature death

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Biochemist Marie Maynard Daly uncovered what makes us tick

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Millions of Americans take aspirin to prevent heart disease—but should they?

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Eli Lilly commits to cap insulin prices at $35 per month

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TikTokers are taking a diabetes drug to lose weight. Now it’s in short supply.

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A diabetes-friendly guide to holiday parties

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FDA approves first drug that can delay onset of type 1 diabetes

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Meals catering to different health needs could help save lives—and billions of dollars

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Pandemic shipping took a heavy toll on the climate

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Camels and sharks have small, sneaky antibodies that can help fight human diseases

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Airplane toilets are a surprisingly good place to track COVID outbreaks

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Moderna says it will keep its COVID-19 vaccine free (for now)

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In the latest State of the Union, Biden highlights infrastructure, chips, and healthcare

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Biden will end COVID-19 national emergencies in May. Here’s what that means.

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The FDA says get used to COVID-19 vaccine boosters

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What we know about hormonal birth control and breast cancer risk

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Colon cancer cases in younger generations are rising. When should you get screened?

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A little-known form of medical pollution is costing Puerto Ricans their health

By Zayna Syed

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A vaccine trial targeting the most lethal breast cancer just took its next step

By Laura Baisas

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A look at how cancer cells move and metastatize could help doctors stop them from spreading

By Yizeng Li / The Conversation

Reducing sodium in packaged foods could reduce disease and save lives

By Laura Baisas

This surgical smart knife can detect endometrial cancer cells in seconds

By Andrew Paul

The US never banned asbestos. These workers are paying the price.

By Kathleen McGrory and Neil Bedi / ProPublica

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You might not be ‘fully vaccinated’ soon

These urologists are setting the record straight about penises and COVID

The ultimate guide to reusing and buying N95 masks

You’ve probably never heard of terahertz waves, but they could change your life

Roundup is finally going to be made without glyphosate in the US

The safest ways to show proof of vaccination, wherever you are

Why the FDA finally approved a condom for anal sex

New study finds booster protection against Omicron drops at 10 weeks

5 ways to keep your glasses from fogging up with a mask

How dangerous is myocarditis? The truth about the scary-sounding condition.

‘Stealth Omicron’ is spreading slowly in the US

Mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines could provide superior immunity

Explore Diseases

Safer statin alternative could be a better way to lower ‘bad’ cholesterol levels

Why scientists are still on the quest to build an artificial heart

Viagra shows promise in extending men’s lives, among other areas

Reducing sodium in packaged foods could reduce disease and save lives

5 sounds not meant for the human ear

Meals catering to different health needs could help save lives—and billions of dollars

Two decades-long studies link ultra-processed foods to cancer and premature death

How organ-transplant teams hunt for hidden animal-to-human viruses

A super-sharp gene editing tool could tackle high cholesterol and other common ailments

Take heart: A good night’s sleep can boost cardiac health

Biochemist Marie Maynard Daly uncovered what makes us tick

Millions of Americans take aspirin to prevent heart disease—but should they?

Eli Lilly commits to cap insulin prices at $35 per month

TikTokers are taking a diabetes drug to lose weight. Now it’s in short supply.

A diabetes-friendly guide to holiday parties

FDA approves first drug that can delay onset of type 1 diabetes

Meals catering to different health needs could help save lives—and billions of dollars

Why we should be looking out for diabetes in young people with COVID

Here’s one reason why people with diabetes get lots of UTIs

From the archives: How a medical ‘outsider’ discovered insulin

Hacking Diabetes At Home

This Wearable Patch Uses Sweat To Monitor Blood Glucose Levels

This Couple Is Hacking The Insulin Pump

Remember brown fat? We may finally know why it’s so darn good for you.

How to cope with collective grief—and even turn it into action

Little kids drew their grim—and hopeful—reality of COVID

Pandemic shipping took a heavy toll on the climate

An at-home test for both COVID-19 and the flu gains approval

Camels and sharks have small, sneaky antibodies that can help fight human diseases

Airplane toilets are a surprisingly good place to track COVID outbreaks

Moderna says it will keep its COVID-19 vaccine free (for now)

In the latest State of the Union, Biden highlights infrastructure, chips, and healthcare

Biden will end COVID-19 national emergencies in May. Here’s what that means.

The FDA says get used to COVID-19 vaccine boosters

What’s really going on with myocarditis and COVID vaccines

Older, rural populations enjoy—and benefit from—online workout classes

What we know about hormonal birth control and breast cancer risk

Colon cancer cases in younger generations are rising. When should you get screened?

A little-known form of medical pollution is costing Puerto Ricans their health

Camels and sharks have small, sneaky antibodies that can help fight human diseases

A vaccine trial targeting the most lethal breast cancer just took its next step

In the latest State of the Union, Biden highlights infrastructure, chips, and healthcare

A look at how cancer cells move and metastatize could help doctors stop them from spreading

Reducing sodium in packaged foods could reduce disease and save lives

This surgical smart knife can detect endometrial cancer cells in seconds

The US never banned asbestos. These workers are paying the price.

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