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94 percent of men in the study have this mutation, which explains why men are more likely to die.
Andrew Wakefield turned away from science and to the tabloids to spread his fabricated data.
We owe a lot to vaccines and the scientists that develop them. But we’ve only just touched the surface of what vaccines can do.
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In fact, the maximum human lifespan has barely changed since we arrived.
“Nothing but naked people: fat ones, thin ones, old, young…”
17th-century outbreaks of plague in Italy reveal both tensions between religious and public health authorities.
New research conducted on mice suggests repeated heavy drinking causes synaptic dysfunctions that lead to anxiety.
This could change how researchers approach vaccine development.
Researchers from the University of Toronto published a new map of cancer cells’ genetic defenses against treatment.
The number of people with dementia is expected to triple by 2060.
A large-scale study from King’s College London explores the link between genetics and sun-seeking behaviors.
An intriguing theory explains animals’ magnetic sense.
The ‘Charleston Loophole’ has likely allowed thousands of guns to end up in the hands of people who would have failed a federal background check.
Stewart is supporting a new bill that aims to extend health care and disability benefits to veterans who served alongside burn pits.
Psychedelics are going mainstream. Here’s your reading list.
Research from Ohio State finds that acetaminophen affects our emotions.
Why a survey claims Boomers demonstrate more knowledge and safer behavior.
An active component of honeybee venom rapidly killed two particularly aggressive forms of breast cancer in a laboratory study.
The neurodevelopmental disorder has long baffled researchers.
The images were published in the New England Journal of Medicine and show how prolific coronavirus can become in a mere four days.
COVID-19 is a tragedy of the commons.
Some people choose alternatives to masks for comfort. A study shows the difference in effectiveness.
A study from McGill University reveals the secret of musicians who have excellent time.
Despite Boseman’s young age, this cancer is increasingly common in people under 50.
The CDC’s latest youth risk survey houses some scary numbers but shows that evidence-based sex education is working.
Various studies examine the impact of humidity, temperature, rain, and sunshine on COVID-19.
“It’s kind of like a Fitbit in your skull with tiny wires,” Musk said.
New research shows that neurons in autistic brains begin to developmentally diverge in early prenatal stages.