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FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes
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How viruses can help fight antibiotic-resistant infections
Speed Read So-called phage therapy could be the next big thing
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The pros and cons of retail health care
Pros and cons Traditional retailers are expanding their offerings to provide consumers with low-cost, convenient health care alternatives
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Skeletal remains debunk myth around 1918 flu pandemic
Under the Radar New research casts doubt on widely held assumption that 1918 virus predominantly affected the young and healthy
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Healthy Aging: ED Treatment Made Simple and Discreet
Sponsored Finances aren’t the only factor leading to a happy retirement
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Popular weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of serious gastrointestinal problems
Speed Reads Researchers found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, had a higher risk for side effects like stomach paralysis.
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Experts are worried about tuberculosis again
Speed Read The deadly disease regained its crown as the world's biggest infectious killer in October 2022
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What is a 'feminist approach' to cancer care?
The Explainer 800,000 women die from 'preventable' cancers each year due to 'patriarchy', landmark study finds
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How do we calculate mass deaths?
The Explainer Recent revisions to 9/11, Libyan flood and Covid-19 death tolls raise questions over estimates
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Consumption rooms: a legal place for illegal drugs?
Talking Point Scotland approves UK's first trial facility where users can take drugs under medical supervision
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Evergreening: Big Pharma's big con
The Explainer Practice of extending patents stifles competition and can increase the cost of vital drugs to those most in need
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Animals and plants that have been used to fight disease
The Explainer The world's flora and fauna have long been medically important
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Heat harms the brain more than we think
Warmer temperatures could be affecting us mentally
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The 'forever chemicals' in our water
PFAS compounds are used in thousands of products — and have been linked to numerous health risks. Should we be worried?
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