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Will dreaded yellow fever return to the southern US?
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Will dreaded yellow fever return to the southern US?

Why it’s important to have more minority researchers involved in research on diseases of aging
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Why it’s important to have more minority researchers involved in research on diseases of aging

New research could be key in unlocking better treatment for Alzheimer’s
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New research could be key in unlocking better treatment for Alzheimer’s

Why popular sleep meds don’t actually help you get better sleep — they just sedate you, expert says
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Why popular sleep meds don’t actually help you get better sleep — they just sedate you, expert says

Full-body MRIs are the latest celebrity-endorsed health craze. Will they save your life? 
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Full-body MRIs are the latest celebrity-endorsed health craze. Will they save your life? 

Northeastern receives $17.5 million from CDC to launch infectious disease prediction center
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Northeastern receives $17.5 million from CDC to launch infectious disease prediction center

How is rural health care impacted when more doctors go to work directly for hospital systems?
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How is rural health care impacted when more doctors go to work directly for hospital systems?

Should you take the new RSV vaccine separately from the COVID and flu shots?
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Should you take the new RSV vaccine separately from the COVID and flu shots?

Why popular nasal decongestants with phenylephrine (like Sudafed PE) don’t work — and what does
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Why popular nasal decongestants with phenylephrine (like Sudafed PE) don’t work — and what does

COVID pandemic led to positive changes in dating culture in young adults, researcher finds
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COVID pandemic led to positive changes in dating culture in young adults, researcher finds

Why is the One Chip Challenge dangerous? Northeastern food safety expert explains

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Why is the One Chip Challenge dangerous? Northeastern food safety expert explains

Will fall’s COVID vaccine protect against the emerging Pirola variant? When should I get the shot?
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Will fall’s COVID vaccine protect against the emerging Pirola variant? When should I get the shot?