What is spillover? Bird flu outbreak underscores need for early detection to prevent the next big pandemic
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People produce endocannabinoids – similar to compounds found in marijuana – that are critical to many bodily functions
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How to help teen girls’ mental health struggles – 6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends
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Medication abortion could get harder to obtain – or easier: There’s a new wave of post-Dobbs lawsuits on abortion pills
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People blame and judge parents for children’s heavier weights
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Kicking off the new year by cleansing your body with a detox diet? A dietitian unpacks the science behind these fads
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Sitting all day is terrible for your health – now, a new study finds a relatively easy way to counteract it
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Celine Dion’s diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome brought a rare neurological diagnosis into the public eye – two neurologists explain the science behind it
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A growing number of women give birth at Catholic hospitals, where they do not receive the same reproductive health options – including birth control – provided at other hospitals
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Toilets spew invisible aerosol plumes with every flush – here’s the proof, captured by high-powered lasers
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