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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
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'Inverse vaccine' shows promise treating MS, other autoimmune diseases
New research effectively cured mice of multiple sclerosis–type symptoms. Could this work in humans?
By Peter Weber Published
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Conservatives target George W. Bush's AIDS-fighting program
A successful program that previously had bipartisan support is in the crosshairs, worrying public health advocates
By Joel Mathis Published
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Aspartame and cancer: should you stop drinking Diet Coke?
Talking Point The artificial sweetener could soon be designated as "possibly carcinogenic to humans"
By Devika Rao Published
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Why is America running short of cancer drugs?
Today's Big Question Problems at a manufacturing plant in India force doctors to ration care
By Joel Mathis Published
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All about the 'underestimated' human metapneumovirus
Speed Read The virus is making the rounds, but you may not have even heard of it
By Devika Rao Published
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The trend toward 'de-escalated' cancer treatments, explained
Speed Read Doctors and patients are embracing fewer aggressive treatments in consideration of quality of life and reduction of side effects
By Joel Mathis Published
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US births did not return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022
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By Devika Rao Published
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The urgent American blood shortage, explained
Speed Read If the blood supply is limited, hospitals will be forced to make hard choices about who receives immediate care
By Catherine Garcia Last updated
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'Highly contagious' and drug-resistant ringworm infections found in New York City
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By Devika Rao Published
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FDA panel votes unanimously to make birth control pill available over the counter
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By Devika Rao Published
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Babies born through 'groundbreaking' procedure using DNA of 3 people
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By Devika Rao Published
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The price (and pros) of tattoos
Speed Read Does body art affect the immune system?
By Devika Rao Published
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COVID-19 no longer a global health emergency, WHO says
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By Devika Rao Published
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