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A Healthy Lifestyle Might Delay Memory Decline in Older Adults

A Healthy Lifestyle Might Delay Memory Decline in Older...

A new study suggests that following a healthy lifestyle is linked to slower memory...

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The Future of At-Home Testing: Flu, RSV Rapid Tests Are Coming

The Future of At-Home Testing: Flu, RSV Rapid Tests Are...

The FDA says it is confident that at-home rapid tests like those for COVID-19 are...

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Now Trending on Social Media: Bad Birth Control Info

Now Trending on Social Media: Bad Birth Control Info

YouTubers are ditching the pill and pushing more “natural” contraception methods,...

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Caring for Teeth, Gums May Safeguard Aging Brains

Caring for Teeth, Gums May Safeguard Aging Brains

Researchers say brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups are vital for brain...

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Black Stroke Survivors Less Likely to Get Treated for Complications

Black Stroke Survivors Less Likely to Get Treated for Complications

A new study finds the color of your skin may determine whether you get follow up...

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Pregnancy Complications Could Mean Lifelong Heart Risks for Women

Pregnancy Complications Could Mean Lifelong Heart Risks...

New research suggests major pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia and preterm...

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Cancer in Dogs: Breed & Size Matter

Cancer in Dogs: Breed & Size Matter

A new study finds dogs that are bigger, male and purebred may get a diagnosis of...

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Fauci Q&A: On Masking, Vaccines, and What Keeps Him Up at Night

Fauci Q&A: On Masking, Vaccines, and What Keeps Him Up...

The adviser to seven presidents reflects on his career, the highs and lows, and...

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Biden to End COVID Emergencies in May

Biden to End COVID Emergencies in May

Doing so will have many effects, including the end of free vaccines and health services...

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Troubling Signs TB Is Gaining Resistance Against Combo Antibiotics

Troubling Signs TB Is Gaining Resistance Against Combo...

Doctors currently use a regimen of three antibiotics to treat TB of the lungs. A...

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U.S. Parents Face Big Disparities in Access to Autism Care Services

U.S. Parents Face Big Disparities in Access to Autism Care...

New research shows autism services are harder to find in many of the places where...

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FDA Panel Backs Shift Toward One-Dose COVID Shot

FDA Panel Backs Shift Toward One-Dose COVID Shot

The FDA's vaccine advisers lent support to the agency's plan to try to simplify...

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Climbing Back: One Woman's Triumph After Near-Fatal Injury

Climbing Back: One Woman's Triumph After Near-Fatal Injury

After a near-fatal accident left Melissa Strong's fingers a mangled, charred mess,...

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Newly Discovered Genetic Disease Is More Common Than Expected

Newly Discovered Genetic Disease Is More Common Than Expected

VEXAS syndrome, which causes multiple symptoms, may affect tens of thousands of...

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Multiple Myeloma: How Do Disparities Affect Outcomes?

Multiple Myeloma: How Do Disparities Affect Outcomes?

Multiple myeloma and race: Find out how disparities can affect diagnosis, treatment,...

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Long COVID Affecting More Than One Third of College Students, Faculty

Long COVID Affecting More Than One Third of College Students,...

Almost 36% of students and faculty at George Washington University with a history...