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This HIV-prevention drug is often not prescribed to those who need it most
The prescription of HIV-prevention pills has lagged, and negative biases towards patients could help explain why

Forever young: how society might adapt to longer lives
Living longer will shake up social institutions, experts say

Could you lose your leg because of a tampon?
The biology behind the rare “tampon disease,” toxic shock syndrome

PODCAST: In herbs we trust
Neglected by the health care system, many immigrants are finding relief in medicinal herbs

High deductibles likely won’t lower health care costs
Patients with health care plans that pose large upfront costs don’t search for price information

Sugar-fed mosquitoes still bite
New research shows that mosquitoes feeding on plant nectar bite more throughout their life span. For malaria control, plant management might be important