Americans of all political stripes want to regulate ultraprocessed foods. Is anyone listening?
Leading scientists and nonprofits who say they — and the public — are fed up with regulatory inaction back a…
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admin 2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities
Two scientists at a U.S. government lab were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from…
Women are over-apologizing. It’s more complex than you might think
Women often apologize when there is nothing to apologize for. But do women need to apologize less — or should…
Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine
Several Americans who were exposed to a rare strain of hantavirus on board a cruise ship this spring have returned…
Students learn less when they use tech. So why do schools keep giving kids devices?
Many parents know they should limit kids’ screen time at home. Teachers, however, may not set those rules, and their…
A baby died in this neurosurgeon’s arms. What happened next changed everything we know about inflammation
A neurosurgeon in training couldn’t shake the sense of loss after after a baby died in his arms despite attempts…
Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer
A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments…
Don’t throw your phone away for a fuller life. 3 changes can give you more meaning
Among the list of smartphone dangers is a disconnect with the meaning of life, author Arthur Brooks says. Brooks offers…
Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations
President Donald Trump on Friday gave his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services…
Stop worrying about Ebola: Protect yourself from contagious viruses you may actually encounter
If you’re anxious about catching rare viral diseases like Ebola and hantavirus, experts say you should focus on preventing infection…