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Gene-edited dogs may prevent pet allergiesThe Explainer A pair of extra hypoallergenic dogs was created using CRISPR
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Scientists unveil first AI-designed virusSpeed Read The Stanford scientists were able to create 16 new viruses
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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First 2 deaths reported in cyclosporiasis outbreakSpeed Read These are the first known deaths related to the disease in the U.S.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Artificial sweeteners might make you lose your memoryUnder the radar A new study found a 62% faster loss of cognitive decline among those using sweeteners
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump administration ends key Medicare drug subsidiesSpeed Read The subsidies are set to end a year ahead of schedule
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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Taco Bell supplier potential source of parasitic infectionSpeed Read Over 1,600 cases of the infection have been identified nationwide
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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Pentagon announces testosterone screeningsSpeed Read New soldiers must “have the right testosterone levels to operate at” their “absolute best,” Hegseth said
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Taco Bell changes menu amid parasite outbreakSpeed Read Cyclosporiasis has sickened nearly 7,000 people across at least 34 states
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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The revived Presidential Fitness Test has doctors giving conflicting diagnosesTalking Points The test has been reinstated after being canceled in 2013
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why testosterone therapy warning labels may soon changeThe Explainer The revisions could make access much easier
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Scientists renew the search for measles drugs amid low vaccination ratesThe Explainer There is currently no FDA-approved measles drug. But researchers are optimistic.
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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FDA approves the first new sunscreen in over 20 yearsUnder the radar The chemical works better — and feels better
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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A newly developed universal vaccine could keep pandemics at bayThe explainer Scientists used AI to create it
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas calfSpeed Read This was the first case of the parasite found in U.S. livestock since the 1960s
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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