The copper peptide trend has gone from creams to injections — ahead of the science
The peptide is supposed to deliver flawless and firm skin, promote wound healing and other anti-aging effects. So…
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Pig kidneys keep patients alive long enough to get human kidneys for the first time
For the first time, genetically modified pig kidneys keep two kidney failure patients alive long enough to get human…
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Whatever happened to kindness? Spoiler alert: Our readers prove it's alive and well
We asked readers to share stories about a moment of kindness involving a stranger. Here are some of their heartwarming…
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Join siguimi.com →Rewriting the narrative: One man's journey through the new era of lung cancer care
Lung cancer is still the top cancer killer. But new developments are shifting what the future might hold for patients,…
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Do you hate being middle-aged? NPR's Allison Aubrey wants to change that
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Allison Aubrey, health and science correspondent for NPR and the author of Your Turn: How…
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'The health system in Nepal is not prepared for this'
That's the grim assessment from the ground in the wake of the catastrophic flooding, which damaged or destroyed 7…
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Whatever happened to the U.S. campaign to ban child marriage?
The global effort to end child marriage is in the news. In the U.S., there's a new bill before Congress (but it's…
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Scientists map key protein interactions linked with profound autism
Research published in the journal Science illuminates a "missing piece" in the biological understanding of profound…
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Dry eyes are common in women. Here's why you shouldn't ignore them
Research suggests that around half of all women in the menopausal transition years experience symptoms, like red,…
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Federal civil rights data about students is finally out. It's different under Trump
The Education Department gathers a massive tranche of civil rights data about public school students. It's now…
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Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year's Ig Nobels showcase surprising science
The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded this week for humorous yet thought-provoking research. This year, the ceremony came…
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Medical groups offer vaccine guidance to fill federal vacuum
In the unprecedented absence of federal guidance, leading medical groups are issuing their own recommendations for who…
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Whatever happened to ... children infected with HIV due to failures in healthcare?
For years, Pakistan has seen cases of children infected with HIV due to unsafe treatment in clinics and hospitals. A…
Read at source →A N.Y. hospital tried to close its birthing center. This city united to fight back
Democrats and Republicans in Troy, N.Y., took on a national Catholic health system and kept the county's last birthing…
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Whatever happened to the U.S. famine alert system that Trump shut down, then reopened
The highly regarded FEWS NET network stopped posting data on Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen -- then says it will start…
Read at source →NPR's 2-year search for the truth about deaths from heat
An investigation from NPR and Boston University finds that heat kills thousands of Americans every year. But official…
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Why too many women are prescribed antibiotics for UTIs they don't have
A recent study found that many women treated for recurrent UTIs didn't have UTIs at all. Instead, their symptoms were…
Read at source →Dry eyes are common among women. Here's why you shouldn't ignore it
Dry eyes are a very common chronic eye condition among women in perimenopause and beyond. Here's why you shouldn't…
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Medicare's pilot GLP-1 discount program has a catch. Some sick patients don't qualify
Medicare launched a pilot program that could streamline the process to get GLP-1s, with some seniors paying just $50 a…
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The bridges of Rwanda open up new worlds
A charity built 96 bridges to connect communities separated by rivers and gorges. A new study looks at the…
Read at source →Pennsylvania measles deaths ignite clash over RFK Jr.'s vaccination claims
Two deaths associated with the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania prompted messaging from the health secretary that both…
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Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal
Researchers and advocates are applauding the changes that Meta agreed to make for minors on Instagram and Facebook.…
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The U.S. relied on these science advisers. Then the Trump administration cut them
The federal government recruits top experts to volunteer to advise on pressing research issues of the day. Since…
Read at source →A conversation about doctors, addiction patients and stigma
We take an in-depth look at how stigma among clinicians makes it hard for many patients with alcohol or drug disorders…
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4 ways to cope with constant thoughts about your body image
Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with…
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Rwandans love their milk bars. The health minister wishes they'd drink a little less
A big glass of moo juice — no, make that several glasses a day — is common in Rwanda. Is that too much of a good thing?
Read at source →Record cyclosporiasis outbreak and new food recalls raise concerns about food safety
Amid a record-setting outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite, food safety advocates say risks to food production are…
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FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival
U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the…
Read at source →Recalls paint only part of the food safety picture
Recalls of lettuce, jalapeno peppers and eggs because of foodborne illness outbreaks have put a spotlight on the safety…
Read at source →COMIC: Trying for a baby? These lifestyle habits may boost your fertility odds
This illustrated guide has evidence-backed advice on how to support fertility for both men and women, including which…
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Spokane wildfire evacuees return home, but it's 'still a hazmat situation'
Most evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes near burn zones in Spokane, despite concerns about lingering…
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At least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds
Playing football has long been linked to the brain disease known as CTE, but how prevalent it is is still unknown. A…
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Kids with brain injuries thrive at this camp. But federal research funding is in flux
A Pennsylvania summer camp helps children who have survived brain injuries. But the future of federal funding for brain…
Read at source →A look at the future of brain research funding, from a kids' camp for TBI survivors
A Pennsylvania summer camp helps children who have survived brain injuries. But the future of federal funding for brain…
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Penn State bust put focus on cocaine but on most campuses the big risk is alcohol
A drug bust involving an alleged cocaine ring at Penn State has drawn attention to drug use on college campuses, but…
Read at source →High-intensity sprints can trigger molecular changes in the bloodstream
Scientists are increasingly interested in how different exercise intensities can trigger different responses, all the…
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