Scientists Want to Completely Rethink How They Make the Flu Vaccine

Scientists Want to Completely Rethink How They Make the Flu Vaccine
This year's deadly season has given drugmakers a sense of urgency in the war on the ever-mutating influenza virus.

February 28, 2018 at 05:35PM
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Seth Meyers Checks In To See If The President Has Kept His Word On Fighting The Opioid Epidemic

Seth Meyers Checks In To See If The President Has Kept His Word On Fighting The Opioid Epidemic
He vowed to do everything "in his power" to fight the drug issue ravaging communities across the country.

February 28, 2018 at 03:17PM
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Sneeze Into Your Elbow, Not Your Hand. Please.

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The Seductive Confinement of a Weighted Blanket in an Anxious Time

The Seductive Confinement of a Weighted Blanket in an Anxious Time
Heavy specialty blankets have been used for decades as therapeutic aids. Now they're going mainstream.

February 27, 2018 at 03:46PM
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F.D.A. to Expand Medication-Assisted Therapy for Opioid Addicts

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Depression Takes My Body Away

Depression Takes My Body Away
And clothing can help me get it back.

February 25, 2018 at 10:30PM
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What's The Difference Between Fetuses And Aliens?

What's The Difference Between Fetuses And Aliens?
You'll either be more scared of pregnancy after watching this, or kind of pumped about growing an alien inside of you.

February 25, 2018 at 10:10PM
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The costs of camouflaging autism

The costs of camouflaging autism
Many girls hide their autism, sometimes evading diagnosis well into adulthood. These efforts can help women on the spectrum socially and professionally, but they can also do serious harm.

February 25, 2018 at 06:51PM
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A Brief History Of Fecal Transplants, Also Known As Consuming Other People's Poop

A Brief History Of Fecal Transplants, Also Known As Consuming Other People's Poop
Fecal transplants are undeniably gross, but they're also the best treatment for many people with stubborn bacterial infections.

February 25, 2018 at 06:04PM
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Taco Bell Is Officially More Popular Than Burger King. But Which Is Worse For You?

Taco Bell Is Officially More Popular Than Burger King. But Which Is Worse For You?
Taco Bell just surpassed Burger King as the fourth most-popular restaurant chain in America.

February 25, 2018 at 08:51AM
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How Killer Rice Crippled Tokyo and the Japanese Navy

How Killer Rice Crippled Tokyo and the Japanese Navy
For centuries, the illness known as kakke ravaged Japan's wealthy and powerful, and for centuries the culprit went unnoticed: fine, polished, white rice.

February 24, 2018 at 05:41PM
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The States Taking The Opioid Epidemic Seriously (And Not), In One Map

The States Taking The Opioid Epidemic Seriously (And Not), In One Map
A quick visual guide to whether your state is doing enough.

February 24, 2018 at 02:54PM
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Bill Gates Explains Why Saving Lives Doesn't Lead To Overpopulation

Bill Gates Explains Why Saving Lives Doesn't Lead To Overpopulation
Contrary to what you might think, improving medicine and healthcare environments do not lead to overpopulation. In fact, it's the opposite.

February 23, 2018 at 08:37PM
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Patients Eagerly Awaited a Generic Drug. Then They Saw the Price.

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What Poisons Are in Your Body?

What Poisons Are in Your Body?
Our bodies are full of poisons from products we use every day. I know — I've had my urine tested for them.

February 23, 2018 at 07:15PM
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Here's Why It's Physically Impossible To Poop On Vacation

Here's Why It's Physically Impossible To Poop On Vacation
Vacation-induced constipation is totally a real thing.

February 23, 2018 at 01:48PM
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Measles Cases in Europe Quadrupled in 2017

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Opening Mental Hospitals Unlikely to Prevent Mass Shootings, Experts Say

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What I Saw Treating the Victims From Parkland Should Change the Debate on Guns

What I Saw Treating the Victims From Parkland Should Change the Debate on Guns
They weren't the first victims of a mass shooting the Florida radiologist had seen — but their wounds were radically different.

February 22, 2018 at 05:06PM
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Hospitals Are Asking Patients To Take Out Loans On The Spot To Pay For Urgent Medical Care

Hospitals Are Asking Patients To Take Out Loans On The Spot To Pay For Urgent Medical Care
Hospitals increasingly team up with lending institutions to offer low- or no-interest loans to patients to make sure their bills get paid. But critics say the complexity of hospital pricing means consumers should be cautious.

February 22, 2018 at 01:45PM
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A Curious Documentary About One Man's Attempt To Replace All Of The Bacteria In His Body

A Curious Documentary About One Man's Attempt To Replace All Of The Bacteria In His Body
After a lifetime of gastrointestinal problems, a self-described biohacker decided to take the matter into his own hands.

February 21, 2018 at 09:25PM
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City Noise Might Be Making You Sick

City Noise Might Be Making You Sick
For a century, urban commotion has been treated as a moral failing of individuals. Fixing it will require systemic changes to environmental noise.

February 21, 2018 at 01:05AM
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Supplements are a $30 billion racket—here’s what experts actually recommend

Supplements are a $30 billion racket—here’s what experts actually recommend
There are more than 90,000 vitamin and dietary supplement products sold in the US. They come in pills, powders, drinks, and bars. On the whole, we believe them. But should we?

February 20, 2018 at 09:37PM
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We've long blamed carbs for making us fat. What if that's wrong?

We've long blamed carbs for making us fat. What if that's wrong?
Despite all the magical claims, there's a lot we still don't understand about the low-carb diet.

February 20, 2018 at 08:32PM
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Missouri Fought For Years To Hide Where It Got Its Execution Drugs. Now We Know What They Were Hiding.

Missouri Fought For Years To Hide Where It Got Its Execution Drugs. Now We Know What They Were Hiding.
The state of Missouri did everything it could to keep secret where it got the drugs it used to put 17 inmates to death. Now, BuzzFeed News has discovered the supplier is a pharmacy repeatedly found to engage in hazardous practices that could put patients — and convicts — at risk.

February 20, 2018 at 06:08PM
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This Disease Kills Half The People It Infects. Why Isn't More Being Done To Prevent It?

This Disease Kills Half The People It Infects. Why Isn't More Being Done To Prevent It?
Melioidosis is a bacterial infection that quietly causes thousands of deaths each year. Meet the doctor who made it his mission to make the world take notice.

February 20, 2018 at 03:38PM
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She Survived Breast Cancer, But Says A Treatment Side Effect 'Almost Killed' Her

She Survived Breast Cancer, But Says A Treatment Side Effect 'Almost Killed' Her
"Cancer was a piece of cake," Virginia Harrod says. "It was the lymphedema that almost killed me."

February 20, 2018 at 01:49PM
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Tech Dealers Now Trying to Save the Tech "Addicts" They've Created

Tech Dealers Now Trying to Save the Tech "Addicts" They've Created
The new Center for Humane Technology aims to lead the fight against society’s obsession with the Web, apps and social media — but it may just add to the confusion.

February 20, 2018 at 08:24AM
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As Some Got Free Health Care, Gwen Got Squeezed: An Obamacare Dilemma

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Doctors Said Immunotherapy Would Not Cure Her Cancer. They Were Wrong.

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The Health Repercussions Of Being A Latina Nanny

The Health Repercussions Of Being A Latina Nanny
Job insecurity, stigma and the disparity in privilege are all factors that take a toll on women of color who work in childcare.

February 19, 2018 at 04:31PM
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How Can I Get My Husband To Admit He's Addicted To Pokemon Go, And Other Advice Column Questions

How Can I Get My Husband To Admit He's Addicted To Pokemon Go, And Other Advice Column Questions
A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.

February 19, 2018 at 02:54PM
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America at Home: Grandparents in the Attic, Children in the Basement

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Lassa Fever Erupts in Nigeria

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Could The Sea Be Destroying Surfer's Immune Systems?

Could The Sea Be Destroying Surfer's Immune Systems?
A worrying new study suggests that surfers are three times more likely to host antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their guts compared with non-surfers.

February 16, 2018 at 04:38PM
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We Asked A Gynecologist About That Ice-Cream Scene In Fifty Shades Freed

We Asked A Gynecologist About That Ice-Cream Scene In Fifty Shades Freed
How will dairy affect Ana's pH levels? And why is she using such old-timey birth control?

February 16, 2018 at 09:30AM
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The Flu Vaccine Is Working Better Than Expected, C.D.C. Finds

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Diplomats in Cuba Suffered Brain Injuries. Experts Still Don’t Know Why.

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How To Debunk Every Argument From Anti-Vaxxers

How To Debunk Every Argument From Anti-Vaxxers
No, you're not going to die from the mercury and aluminum in the vaccines. And no, you're not going to get a peanut allergy from them either.

February 15, 2018 at 10:03PM
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Transgender Woman Breast-Feeds Baby After Hospital Induces Lactation

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Is There Such a Thing As Healthy Sweat?

Is There Such a Thing As Healthy Sweat?
Shape House, a new wellness chain, claims that its infrared-produced sweat can encourage weight loss and reverse the effects of aging. Can sweat do any of that?

February 15, 2018 at 07:14PM
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Lena Dunham Says She Had Hysterectomy After Endometriosis

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New York Will Investigate Reports of Gay Men Denied Insurance

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First Blood Test to Detect Concussions Is Approved

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The Sounds Of Some Poor Dude Breaking His Fingers Will Confuse You And Then Ruin Your Day

The Sounds Of Some Poor Dude Breaking His Fingers Will Confuse You And Then Ruin Your Day
You have a vague sense of what's going on the whole time. Someone hurt himself in a gymnastics gym. It sounds pretty bad, he's really moaning. I hope he's oka– and then the fingers show up on screen, and you realize he is most definitely not okay.

February 14, 2018 at 08:09PM
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Why is Instagram so worried about my mental health?

Why is Instagram so worried about my mental health?
How did Instagram know I've struggled with mental health issues to begin with and why would it think they've gotten worse?

February 14, 2018 at 05:41PM
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How Many Calories Olympians Eat

How Many Calories Olympians Eat
To calibrate the correct amount of calories, sports nutritionists need to calculate how hard the athletes are training, how much energy they are likely to burn — and also how heavy or light they need to be for competition.

February 14, 2018 at 02:28PM
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How Protein Conquered America

How Protein Conquered America
Once the niche elixir of powerlifting bros, gulping down a Muscle Milk or three is now part of a "healthy, active lifestyle" — whatever that means.

February 14, 2018 at 01:32PM
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Rural America’s Drinking-Water Crisis

Rural America’s Drinking-Water Crisis
Millions of rural Americans are subject to unhealthy and sometimes illegal levels of contaminants in their drinking water, whether from agriculture, or coal, or plain old bad pipes.

February 14, 2018 at 12:48PM
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Man Makes His Own Gene Therapy Cure For Lactose Intolerance

Man Makes His Own Gene Therapy Cure For Lactose Intolerance
Is the freedom to eat pizza worth attempting to change your own genetic makeup? We're not sure. But we are sure that this is a really cool, really thorough video from YouTuber The Thought Emporium. If you want to skip the science and go straight to the results, start the video at 15:40.

February 13, 2018 at 09:11PM
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