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Why don’t we have cures for Alzheimer’s, depression?

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The gum disease, diabetes connection

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Step study: 4,000 counts for a lot

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When communication could mean life or death

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How sexism in medicine continues to endanger women’s health

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Researchers report ‘astounding’ obesity surge in U.S.

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‘Dry January’ helped drive drinking rates to 96-year low

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Cancer is rising among younger people — why?

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Shining a light on the dark matter of our genome

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COVID in pregnancy raises child’s risk for developmental disorders

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Why don’t we have cures for Alzheimer’s, depression?

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The gum disease, diabetes connection

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Step study: 4,000 counts for a lot

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