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July 10, 2017

Exciting new discoveries get all the attention — leaving just-as-important negative results in the dust. And fixing the problem is easier said than done.

June 21, 2017

Dr. Luca Guardabassi is finding new ways to weaken drug-resistant bacteria

June 5, 2017

Freeze-dried plasma has helped trauma patients for decades. Why is it still out of reach for the American military?

May 24, 2017

When end-of-life wishes collide with untenable costs

April 19, 2017

Having a colonoscopy? Those bowel cleanses remain a necessary inconvenience, but doctors are working to make them less unpleasant

March 29, 2017

Historical reports of “absinthism” probably just described severe alcoholism

March 13, 2017

Here's what you need to know if your baby has a condition called tongue-tie

March 6, 2017

What you don’t know about miscarriages, and how you likely believe more myths than you realize

February 22, 2017

Is vaping a safe way to stop smoking or a gateway to the habit? Experts have different things to say

February 15, 2017

Parents want it — and get it — but pediatricians are concerned about giving medical marijuana to kids

February 6, 2017

Studies suggest that heart-healthy diets also associate with a healthy brain

January 30, 2017

Higher taxes on sugary drinks could reduce obesity globally, but non-financial alternatives might work too

January 27, 2017

Drugs play a crucial role in making cancer treatment bearable — but they need to be administered carefully

January 23, 2017

Serving sizes will be increased on new food labels, but many won’t know what to do with that information

January 9, 2017

Anyone can experience noise-induced hearing loss — here’s what you need to know

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