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Medicare Will Only Cover New Alzheimer’s Drug in Trials

Medicare Will Only Cover New Alzheimer’s Drug in Trials

Federal officials have made their final decision: Medicare will only pay for patients...

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Could HIV Meds Help Slow Advanced Cancers?

Could HIV Meds Help Slow Advanced Cancers?

A new study suggests anti-retroviral medications: used to manage HIV may also help...

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Worldwide, People Like the Same Smells

Worldwide, People Like the Same Smells

A new international study the smells that people like or loathe are determined not...

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AI Systems Can Be Wrong and Not Admit It

AI Systems Can Be Wrong and Not Admit It

To build an artificial intelligence system that humans can trust with life-or-death...

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When Sleep Becomes a Nightmare: My Struggle With Narcolepsy

When Sleep Becomes a Nightmare: My Struggle With Narcolepsy

Left untreated, narcolepsy can hold you back both socially and professionally, to...

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How Short Can a ‘Short Workout’ Really Be?

How Short Can a ‘Short Workout’ Really Be?

Research says 10 minutes or less of movement can bring health and fitness benefits....

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Half of Americans Think Playing Football 'Inappropriate' for Kids

Half of Americans Think Playing Football 'Inappropriate'...

A new study reveals that many Americans now believe that kids should not play the...

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Saving the Environment -- and Cash -- Through 'Green' Burials

Saving the Environment -- and Cash -- Through 'Green' Burials

According to one major survey in 2021, 55.7% would be interested in green funeral...

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No ‘Magic Moment’ to Lift COVID Restrictions

No ‘Magic Moment’ to Lift COVID Restrictions

There is no “magic moment” for states to lift COVID-19 restrictions without a resulting...

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Omicron Subvariant Hasn’t Caused a Surge of Cases

Omicron Subvariant Hasn’t Caused a Surge of Cases

The Omicron subvariant BA.2 is causing most of the COVID infections in the United...

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Mask-Wearing Will Continue in Some Situations: Polls

Mask-Wearing Will Continue in Some Situations: Polls

More than half of doctors and nurses surveyed in a Medscape poll said they expect...

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Does Cutting Back on Salt Help Improve Heart Failure?

Does Cutting Back on Salt Help Improve Heart Failure?

New research finds that while limiting salt doesn't prevent death or hospitalization...

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Scientists Celebrate Human Genome Milestone with New Intel

Scientists Celebrate Human Genome Milestone with New Intel

Investigators have filled in the last 8% of missing genetic information, unlocking...

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EPA Proposes to Ban Last Form of Asbestos Used in U.S.

EPA Proposes to Ban Last Form of Asbestos Used in U.S.

The ban would apply to chrysotile asbestos, which is known to cause cancer and is...

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Answers to Your Questions about Probiotics

Answers to Your Questions about Probiotics

Here are some answers to five common questions about probiotics and the products...

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The Benefits of Yogurt

The Benefits of Yogurt

Just what can eating yogurt do for your body?