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Medical practice gave 8,000 patients cancer for Christmas
Plus: Genes like time-restricted eating and meditations on the U.S. national stress.
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Study of beliefs about what causes cancer sparks debate
The authors set out to evaluate “the patterns of beliefs about cancer among people who believed in conspiracies, rejected the COVID-19 vaccine, or...
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Bad breath? Mouthwash is out. Yogurt is in.
Plus back-to-back bacteria: The fermented way to fight halitosis, and the efficient way to gain weight.
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A doctor saves a drowning family in a dangerous river
The doctor performed CPR on a boy he found floating, face down, and motionless.
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All the National Health Service wants for Christmas is tea and biscuits
Plus: Sugar can be healthier and humans can still evolve.
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Is there hope in the fight against aging?
Mechanisms underlying biological aging contribute to the vulnerability of older adults.
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Cancer researcher banned from federal funding for faking data in nearly 400 images in 16 grant applications
The former basic medical sciences professor will be banned from receiving federal grants for a decade.
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Have you heard the one about the cow in the doctor’s office?
Plus: Shifty eyes reveal decisions, soap is good food.
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Everyone wins when losers get paid
Plus: Utilizing ancient Greek warriors to plant trees in your neighborhood, and one toilet’s journey down the yellow brick road in search of a...
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Review gives weight to supplements for hair loss
The review begins with a look at studies of ...
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Study comparing surgical and N95 masks sparks concern
The findings are not consistent with those of many other studies on this topic.