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Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is ‘groundbreaking,’ Northeastern health experts say
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Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is ‘groundbreaking,’ Northeastern health experts say

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Can AI help with breast cancer diagnoses? Northeastern researchers develop new system that is nearly 100% accurate 
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Can AI help with breast cancer diagnoses? Northeastern researchers develop new system that is nearly 100% accurate 

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Will the new COVID FLiRT variant lead to a summer surge? Watch for these symptoms, experts say
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Will the new COVID FLiRT variant lead to a summer surge? Watch for these symptoms, experts say

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‘False sense of security’ makes tourists susceptible to heat-related illness, experts say
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‘False sense of security’ makes tourists susceptible to heat-related illness, experts say

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Do prebiotic sodas like Poppi help your gut? Here’s why they might not be as helpful as you think
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Do prebiotic sodas like Poppi help your gut? Here’s why they might not be as helpful as you think

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Will people sign up for Moderna’s combo COVID-19-flu shot? Convenience may increase vaccinations, experts say
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Will people sign up for Moderna’s combo COVID-19-flu shot? Convenience may increase vaccinations, experts say

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Lead found in children’s food illustrates need for ‘continued advocacy’ for testing standards
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Lead found in children’s food illustrates need for ‘continued advocacy’ for testing standards

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How to identify a victim of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Recognizing the signs is crucial, extreme medicine expert says
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How to identify a victim of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Recognizing the signs is crucial, extreme medicine expert says

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How can you stay safe during a music festival?
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How can you stay safe during a music festival?

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What is bladed beef? Mechanically tenderized steaks shouldn’t be eaten rare, food policy expert explains
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What is bladed beef? Mechanically tenderized steaks shouldn’t be eaten rare, food policy expert explains

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From Bryan Johnson to Dave Pascoe, has the longevity movement gone too far?

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From Bryan Johnson to Dave Pascoe, has the longevity movement gone too far?

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Is gut health linked to mental health? We know they’re connected but how remains a mystery, Northeastern researcher says
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Is gut health linked to mental health? We know they’re connected but how remains a mystery, Northeastern researcher says

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