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Utah Could Become the First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

A bill before the governor would prohibit adding fluoride to water systems. The move could affect children’s health, experts warned. [...]

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Extreme Heat May Cause Older People to Age Faster, New Study Finds

A first-of-its-kind analysis found that people living in hotter areas experienced more molecular changes than those in cooler places. [...]

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Influencers Call These Medical Tests Lifesaving. Here’s What You May Not Know.

New research examined nearly 1,000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone levels and cancer risk. [...]

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By understanding the reasons, scientists hope to help both sexes age better. [...]

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Is There a Cure for Cold Sores?

Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend. [...]

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Counselors, researchers and health professionals share the titles they recommend the most. [...]

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We asked experts about whether they have real benefits. [...]

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These balance-boosting movements can be done at home with no special equipment. [...]

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What E.R. Doctors Wish You’d Avoid

We asked emergency physicians what lessons they’d learned from their job. [...]

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How Trump’s Changes to U.S. Gender Policy Could Affect Your Passport

President Trump’s order abolishing the “X” marker and recognizing only birth sex has caused confusion and anxiety for trans, intersex and gender-nonconforming travelers. [...]

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The Secret to Better Running? Walking.

The run-walk method is often considered a training plan for beginners. But runners of all levels can benefit from the strategy. [...]

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Help! I’m Insecure and Don’t Trust My Partner

His interactions with other women make me spiral. [...]

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‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Carrie Coon on What Being Worthy of Love Really Means

An actor discusses how family roles can limit our ability to love fully. [...]

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F.D.A. Expands Access to Clozapine, a Key Treatment for Schizophrenia

Federal regulators will no longer require patients to provide blood tests before receiving the drug from pharmacies. [...]

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Chatbots posing as therapists may encourage users to commit harmful acts, the nation’s largest psychological organization warned federal regulators. [...]

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Shakes Sold to Nursing Homes Recalled After Deadly Listeria Outbreak

The frozen supplemental drinks have been linked to an outbreak of listeria that has killed at least 11 people and hospitalized 37. [...]

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Measles Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico Sickens Nearly 100 People

Texas reported 90 cases this week, while New Mexico reported nine. A majority of the cases have been in a Texas county where vaccination rates have lagged behind the rest [...]

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Did the Covid-19 Pandemic Change How You Travel? Let Us Know.

The pandemic was declared in March 2020, shutting down travel for months. How did the lockdowns, and then the surge in demand, change the way you travel? [...]

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Sometimes when you’re looking for a refuge, what you really need is a community. [...]

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Dairy Workers May Have Passed Bird Flu to Pet Cats, CDC Study Suggests

But the study, whose publication was delayed by a pause in public communications by the agency, leaves key questions unanswered. [...]

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The Practice of Self-Love: A Gift to Your Mind and Soul

Self-love is more than just a feel-good concept; it’s a scientifically-backed pillar of mental well-being. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
5 Ways to Survive Days That Your Normal Routine Is a Struggle

How to troubleshoot when executing your normal routine feels unusually hard. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
I'm Jealous of My Autistic Son

Personal Perspective: I've come to look at my son, Nat, not just with the pride of a mother, but with admiration. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest

Unpacking the myth of laziness, the reality of neurodivergent struggles, and how to work with your brain—not against it. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Putting "Partner" Into the Term "Romantic Partner"

We often refer to our spouse or person whom we are dating as our "partner." If you stop and think about what that truly means, your relationship will likely benefit. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Unlock Creative Brilliance: The Power of the Unknown

Personal Perspective: You’ve mastered your craft—but could staying in your lane be holding you back? Mastery is valuable, but stepping into the unfamiliar is the key. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Advice for More Accurate ADHD Diagnosis

While ADHD is often misdiagnosed based on stereotypical ideas, there are two ADHD symptoms that can easily go undetected, rendering some to go undiagnosed. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Anxiety and Depression in an Unstable World

How does uncertainty affect mental health? Political and economic instability fuel anxiety, depression, and cognitive strain. Learn how—and why—it’s reshaping our brains. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Therapy Through the Ages: From 2015 to 2035

Therapy in 2015 was a couch and a chat. In 2035, it might be a headset and an AI. Ready to see how far we’ve come and where we are [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
AI’s Fleeting Mind and the Soft Problem of Consciousness

AI’s fleeting bursts of cognition mimic self-awareness, challenging what it means to be conscious. [...]

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Trans Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Brain Disorders

Similar to cranioelectrical stimulation, trans auricular vagus nerve stimulation shows dramatic potential to treat many brain disorders, most excitingly disorders of consciousness. [...]

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How to Listen to Your Body

Most of us have learned to override our body's signals—but tuning in is a skill that can be relearned. Discover simple ways to reconnect and prevent burnout. [...]

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How to Say "I Think You Should Talk to a Therapist"

It takes three steps, and you’ll leave the conversation feeling more connected than when you started. [...]

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How Are You at Remembering Names? You Should Know This!

Do you have trouble remembering the names of people that you meet? A recent study turns all that painful learning and forgetting on end. [...]

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A common myth in esports is that you will perform better if your in-game avatar looks a certain way. [...]

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Will Conspiracy Gain Momentum With Less Moderation?

Social media platforms are rolling back their moderation systems in a move they claim will stop the "mission creep." Here's a look at the potential impact. [...]

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A Good Boss Attracts and Retains the Best Employees

The most important factor in employee retention today is strong leadership. [...]

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Social Anxiety in the Streets, Sexual Anxiety in the Sheets

Sexual anxiety is social anxiety. Fear of judgment and rejection can impact intimacy, but CBT can help people replace self-doubt with confidence and connection. [...]

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Dispelling Myths About ERP for OCD

Drawing from an article by expert researchers, I unpack common myths and misunderstandings about exposure and response (or ritual) prevention for OCD. [...]

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What's Behind the Inaccessibility of Mental Health Services

Despite laws to improve mental health insurance, there has been little improvement. Among the reasons is the reluctance of therapists to accept insurance fees and oversight. [...]

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Professor Anthony Sinskey, biologist, inventor, entrepreneur, and Center for Biomedical Innovation co-founder, dies at 84

Colleagues remember the longtime MIT professor as a supportive, energetic collaborator who seemed to know everyone at the Institute. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
J-WAFS: Supporting food and water research across MIT

For the past decade, the Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab has strengthened MIT faculty efforts in water and food research and innovation. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
MIT spinout maps the body’s metabolites to uncover the hidden drivers of disease

ReviveMed uses AI to gather large-scale data on metabolites — molecules like lipids, cholesterol, and sugar — to match patients with therapeutics. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Pivot Bio is using microbial nitrogen to make agriculture more sustainable

The nitrogen product developed by the company, which was co-founded by Professor Chris Voigt, is being used across millions of acres of American farmland. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Creating smart buildings with privacy-first sensors

Butlr, founded by former Media Lab researchers, uses insights from thermal sensors to make buildings safe and efficient. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Cleaning up critical minerals and materials production, using microwave plasma

With technology developed at MIT, 6K is helping to bring critical materials production back to the U.S. without toxic byproducts. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Timeless virtues, new technologies

Engineer and historian David Mindell’s new book provides a roadmap for thinking about the future of industry. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Driving innovation, from Silicon Valley to Detroit

Doug Field SM ’92, Ford’s chief of EVs and digital design, leads the legacy carmaker into the software-enabled, battery-propelled future. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Introducing the MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium

The consortium will bring researchers and industry together to focus on impact. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
MIT spinout Gradiant reduces companies’ water use and waste by billions of gallons each day

The company builds water recycling, treatment, and purification solutions for some of the world’s largest brands. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
MIT Climate and Energy Ventures class spins out entrepreneurs — and successful companies

The course challenges students to commercialize technologies and ideas in one whirlwind semester. Alumni of the class have founded more than 150 companies. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Faces of MIT: Melissa Smith PhD ’12

The associate leader in the Advanced Materials and Microsystems Group at Lincoln Laboratory strongly believes in the power of collaboration and how it seeds innovation. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Is this the new playbook for curing rare childhood diseases?

When his son received a devastating diagnosis, Fernando Goldsztein MBA ’03 founded an initiative to help him and others. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
A platform to expedite clean energy projects

Station A, founded by MIT alumni, makes the process of buying clean energy simple for property owners. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Student Program for Innovation in Science and Engineering is a launching pad toward possibility

Gifted Caribbean high schoolers become SPISE alumni at MIT, and many go on to advanced academic and professional careers. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
For clean ammonia, MIT engineers propose going underground

Using the Earth itself as a chemical reactor could reduce the need for fossil-fuel-powered chemical plants. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Making the art world more accessible

The startup NALA, which began as an MIT class project, directly matches art buyers with artists. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
The regions racing to become the “Silicon Valley” of an aging world

New book from MIT AgeLab researchers applies the concept of innovation clusters to global population aging. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
MIT affiliates awarded 2024 National Medals of Science, Technology

Four professors and an additional alumnus honored with nation’s highest awards for scientists and engineers; Moderna, with deep MIT roots, also recognized. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
"World's smallest video game:" Nanoscale virtual ship moves real objects

Japanese scientists have created what may be the world’s smallest video game. Using a regular controller, players can control a tiny digital ship, firing nanoscale bullets to push around a [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Humanoid robots join the assembly line to build more of themselves

Cue the self-replicating robot revolution: Apptronik's humanoid Apollo robot is gearing up to assist in manufacturing copies of itself. That's thanks to a deal between the Texas-based robotics company and [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Mussels and mucus team up for surgical glue that repels infections

It’s hard to get glue to work underwater – unless you’re a mussel. Scientists have now created a new adhesive that combines the stickiness of mussel’s natural glue with the [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Martian fossils could be uncovered by laser zaps

The question of whether life once existed on Mars may be answered by a new laser instrument from the University of Bern. The device can be carried by a rover [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Sharp-nosed teardrop camper gets 2.0ed into ultimate escape pod

We knew the Rover from Australia's Stockman Products was a special little hunk of micro-camping the minute we saw it, a teardrop that manages to look devastatingly rugged, cozily inviting [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Is there a seatbelt on CFMoto’s latest sportbike?

Late last year, I covered an apparent leaked patent filed by CFMoto for a seatbelt setup holding riders on motorcycles. It raised quite a few keen eyebrows in the motorcycle [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Self-healing asphalt uses plant spores to keep potholes from forming

If you want to stop potholes from forming in asphalt roads, you've gotta get 'em while they're still just tiny cracks. A new self-healing asphalt could one day do that [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Futuristic aluminum cultural center is shaped by the wind

Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for a futuristic-looking cultural center in Italy. The eye-catching building will be defined by a sculpted aluminum facade that's designed with local wind conditions [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Framework is making a modular desktop PC, and a touchscreen laptop

Repairable laptop maker Framework just wrapped up its '2nd Gen' event, where it made three major announcements – the most prominent of which is that it's now dipping its toes [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Air hub motor shifts gears automatically for silky ebike acceleration

Chinese e-mobility outfit ADO has co-developed a hub motor with Bafang that sports 3-speed auto-shifting gears. The first model to roll with this system is the Air 30 Ultra city [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Just 24 hours without sleep sparks a key feature of obesity

Skipping just one night of sleep causes healthy adults to see a spike in immune cells linked to chronic inflammation, a key feature of obesity, according to new research. The [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Rechargeable paper battery is cheaper, safer & as powerful as lithium

A battery that's safer and cheaper than lithium-ion while offering comparable energy density? That sounds like a pipe dream. But such a battery is in fact in the works, using [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Pair of common viruses may trigger Alzheimer’s disease

A fascinating collaborative study in 2022, between researchers at the University of Oxford and Tufts University, suggested two common viruses could be working in tandem to trigger the earliest stages [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
The 2025 World Nature Photography Awards winners are absolute stunners

The winning entries for the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards aren't just technically solid images of Earth's diverse fauna and landscapes. This time around, you'll find astonishingly beautiful compositions that [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Stop the presses – KTM lives on!

Yes, you heard that right – following a vote at the regional court in Ried im Innkreis, Upper Austria, KTM's creditors have approved the company's reorganization plan. The entire amount [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Tiny navigational multitool caches survival muscle on your keychain

If you're going to be carrying a compass anyway while out in the wilderness, why not carry one that performs multiple functions? That's the idea behind the Loki-Nav compass, which [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Monstrous marble machine returns to the Renaissance for Gen3

Back in 2016, we featured a stunning wooden machine that employed falling steel marbles to play a merry tune. As plans are drawn up for a new version, its builder [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Yamaha shows off a series-parallel hybrid motorcycle prototype

Last week, Yamaha revealed a hybrid motorcycle engine system it's working on, plonked in a maxi scooter prototype. It could spell an interesting new direction for the Japanese two-wheeler giant [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Sigma ditches memory cards for its full-frame aluminum unibody camera

Following its tiny FP camera from 2019, lens brand Sigma has unveiled the new BF, a mirrorless full-frame affair carved from a single block of aluminum. It's aimed at shooters [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Extra-small tiny house sleeps six with upside-down layout

Though it only has a length of 5.2 m (17 ft), the Beau River Tiny House has been carefully designed to maximize sleeping capacity. The compact model features an "upside-down" [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News

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Incorporating aridity in soil carbon stewardship frameworks

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 25 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02270-9Stewardship of soil carbon sits at the nexus of efforts to mitigate climate change, improve soil health and increase climate resiliency of [...]

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Extreme weather events have strong but different impacts on plant and insect phenology

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02248-7Using community data of 581 angiosperm and 172 Lepidoptera species, the authors consider the impacts of extreme weather events (EWE) on the [...]

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Urbanization’s impact on soil carbon

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 20 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02264-7As urban extent continues to grow, the impact this major land-use change has on soils and their carbon stocks is an increasingly [...]

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The role of cross- and interdisciplinary climate research centres

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02249-6Climate research centres provide valuable support to scholars wanting to engage with interdisciplinary research. Fully leveraging this support requires strategic individual efforts. [...]

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News spotlight: Climate change is coming for Pacific tuna

Conservation International science fuels effort to help island countries manage a deep shift in their waters. [...]

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Turf war? Fixing grasslands can ease human-wildlife clashes

In Kenya, competition for food leads to conflict between livestock and wildlife. A new study offers a simple approach to avoiding it. [...]

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Now reading: Harrison Ford Is Still Full of Surprises

An interview highlights a spate of new roles for the Hollywood actor — and one old one, characterized by his trademark steadfastness. [...]

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News spotlight: Fossil fuels behind extreme ocean temperatures, study says

According to a new study, the world’s oceans are warming four times faster than they were in the late 1980s, and the burning of fossil fuels is behind the dramatic [...]

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Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas Outbreak

At least 124 cases have been reported since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown. [...]

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Mass Federal Firings May Imperil Pets, Cattle and Crops

The terminations, which hit agencies involved in protecting the nation’s food supply and agricultural products, could have long-lasting consequences, experts said. [...]

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F.D.A. Expands Access to Clozapine, a Key Treatment for Schizophrenia

Federal regulators will no longer require patients to provide blood tests before receiving the drug from pharmacies. [...]

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Chatbots posing as therapists may encourage users to commit harmful acts, the nation’s largest psychological organization warned federal regulators. [...]

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Dr. Oz: How His Millions Collide With Medicare

The TV celebrity and Trump nominee has pledged to divest from most of his financial interests. But they touch nearly every corner of health care, from insurance to blood pressure [...]

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F.D.A. Reinstates Fired Medical Device, Food and Legal Staffers

The agency changed course just days after firing employees who oversee the safety of food and life-sustaining medical devices. Dozens of workers said they and others were back at work [...]

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NIH partially lifts freeze on funding process for medical research

Thousands of grant applications had been stalled when the Trump administration blocked the National Institutes of Health from posting notices to the Federal Register. [...]

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A child has died in the Texas measles outbreak

It's the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. More than 130 people in west Texas and New Mexico have been sickened in the outbreak so far. [...]

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Tablets for tots? Survey says kids watch videos on their own devices by age 2

A.I. is the other big change in the media landscape for kids and parents, the report from Common Sense Media finds. [...]

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Did an Alzheimer's drug give Sue and Ken Bell more time? Maybe

Sue Bell became one of the first Alzheimer's patients in the U.S. to receive the drug now marketed as Leqembi. Her husband isn't sure if it made a difference. [...]

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Some Trump voters want him to rein in health care costs. It's unclear if he will

In polls and focus groups, Trump voters say they want the government to do something about big medical bills. It's a big change from 5 years ago, pollsters say, and [...]

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Upheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response

Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne diseases. [...]

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Covid inquiry to hear evidence about Michelle Mone-linked firm in private

Chair rules that details about PPE contracts given to company linked to Tory peer will be heard in closed sessionThe Covid inquiry will hear detailed evidence about the multimillion-pound PPE [...]

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Trump cuts reach FDA workers focused on food safety and medical devices

Positions cut also appeared to focus on agency’s centers for tobacco products, including oversight of e-cigarettesThe Trump administration’s effort to slash the size of the federal workforce reached the Food [...]

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What Is a Normal Blood Sugar Level?

The aim of diabetes treatment is to bring blood sugar ("glucose") as close to normal as possible. What is a normal blood sugar level? Find out here... Read More "What [...]

Diabetes Self-Management
High Blood Sugar Symptoms: Causes, Signs, and Taking Control

Do you experience frequent urination, blurry vision, or excessive hunger? Learn about these and other common symptoms of high blood sugar... Read More "High Blood Sugar Symptoms: Causes, Signs, and [...]

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