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Most states have taken advantage of the opportunity to expand access to Medicaid since 2014 through the Affordable Care…
Scientists have been testing captive and wild animals for the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Only a few wild species…
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COVID-19 has taken away so much. An immunology researcher describes the good it may leave behind.
The Biden administration is moving to revive mercury limits for coal-fired power plants. A scientist explains mercury’s…
A well-intentioned public health message has had serious negative impacts on the treatment of young people for depression.
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Drug manufacturers often shun the use of placebos in clinical trials. But research suggests that placebos could play an…
Millions of sports-related concussions occur in the US every year. Many of them happen to high school and college athletes.
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Some countries report higher rates of COVID-19 cases and deaths among men. This might be due to underreporting among women…
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