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Trust in physicians and hospitals plummeted since the COVID pandemic, Northeastern research says
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Trust in physicians and hospitals plummeted since the COVID pandemic, Northeastern research says

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The FDA approved a blood test to detect colorectal cancer. Should you take it? Here’s what you need to know
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The FDA approved a blood test to detect colorectal cancer. Should you take it? Here’s what you need to know

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Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Those who are pregnant are at severe risk, Northeastern expert warns
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Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Those who are pregnant are at severe risk, Northeastern expert warns

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Northeastern cannabinoids researcher developing drugs to fight pain and inflammation
Alexandros Makriyannis, director of the Center for Drug Discovery at Northeastern University, poses for a portrait holding up a flask of purple liquid.

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Northeastern cannabinoids researcher developing drugs to fight pain and inflammation

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New treatments for Alzheimer’s cost tens of thousands of dollars a year. Here’s why
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New treatments for Alzheimer’s cost tens of thousands of dollars a year. Here’s why

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Coupling food pantry access with primary care offers new recipe for preventative medicine, Northeastern research says
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Coupling food pantry access with primary care offers new recipe for preventative medicine, Northeastern research says

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Older weight loss drugs are in demand. But are they safe or effective? And should you take them?
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Older weight loss drugs are in demand. But are they safe or effective? And should you take them?

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Is it healthier — as Biden quipped — to ‘carry your own bag’ while playing golf?
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Is it healthier — as Biden quipped — to ‘carry your own bag’ while playing golf?

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How many steps should you be taking a day? ‘There’s certainly nothing special about 10,000,’ a longevity expert says
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How many steps should you be taking a day? ‘There’s certainly nothing special about 10,000,’ a longevity expert says

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A Lyme vaccine is in late-stage trials. Could an anti-tick vaccine be next? 
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A Lyme vaccine is in late-stage trials. Could an anti-tick vaccine be next? 

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Here’s the scoop on the Totally Cool ice cream recall: Listeria pathogens can survive, even thrive, in the freezer
Multiple different flavors of the Totally Cool ice creams recalled due to listeria contamination.

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Here’s the scoop on the Totally Cool ice cream recall: Listeria pathogens can survive, even thrive, in the freezer

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Working on the COVID frontline inspired Northeastern research on the moral injury suffered by health care professionals
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Working on the COVID frontline inspired Northeastern research on the moral injury suffered by health care professionals

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