Football Can Damage the Brains of High-School Players
A new study reveals disturbing changes in brain tissue among young football players. …
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You May Not Need a Lead Apron for a Dental X-ray, a New Recommendation Says
Those heavy lead aprons may be on their way out at the dentist office, according to nation’s largest dental association. …
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Lupus and Other Autoimmune Diseases Strike Far More Women Than Men. Now There’s a Clue Why
Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, and new research may finally explain why. …
The Psychology of the Cold-Weather Shorts Guy
Some people wear shorts in winter for attention, or to express their individuality. Others simply run hot. …
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The New COVID-19 Shot Is Surprisingly Effective Against the Latest Variant
New data on the updated COVID-19 shot show that it’s about as protective as the flu vaccine. …
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Climate Change Behind Africa Cholera Surge, Top Health Officials Say
Africa’s top health advisory body links the devastating cholera outbreak to extreme weather made worse by climate change. …
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The U.S. Hasn’t Seen Syphilis Numbers This High Since 1950
Rates of other STDs, like gonorrhea and chlamydia, are down or flat. …
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Why the U.K. Is Banning Disposable Vapes
The change is expected to go into effect by the end of this year or early 2025. …
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COVID-19 Antiviral Drugs Promise Speedier Recoveries. But They’re Not Available in the U.S.
Effective antivirals are available overseas—but not in the U.S. …
Experimental Gene Therapy Allows Kids with Inherited Deafness to Hear
So far, the experimental therapies target only one rare condition. …
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