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Lessons from Pigs and Squirrels on Managing Pain

By Dr. David B. Agus

Older Adults Are Still Taking up Smoking

By Haley Weiss

Cities Must Replace Lead Pipes Within 10 Years

By MICHAEL PHILLIS and MATTHEW DALY / AP

Why Healthspan May Be More Important Than Lifespan

By Jamie Ducharme
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US Suicide Rates Increased in 2022

U.S. suicide rates increased the most among adults over 75 and younger white women.

By Haley Weiss

The risks for California's CARE Courts

California's new CARE Courts are aimed at helping treat the mentally ill and solving homelessness, but it raises concerns about civil rights.

By Jerel Ezell

The Evolutionary Origins of Psychedelics

Noah Whiteman explores what the origins of psychedelics can teach us about survival.

By Noah Whiteman

Australia Is Cracking Down on Vapes

Australia will ban the importation of disposable vapes starting Jan. 1, the government announced on Tuesday, citing concerns of young people becoming addicted to nicotine.

By Koh Ewe

How Wellness Conspiracy Theories Spread

Wellness influencers and right-wing anti-science activists are spreading conspiracy theories in pursuit of profit.

By Simon Williams , Gavin Yamey , Peter Van Heusden and Sarah Downs

Are Edibles Actually Good for Sleep?

Lots of people think weed edibles help them sleep. Experts aren't so sure.

By Jamie Ducharme

UK's First Human Case of New Swine Flu

U.K. officials reported a person with a flu strain that until now has been found only in pigs.

By Marthe Fourcade / Bloomberg

New Zealand Scraps Generational Smoking Ban

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced his decision to repeal the tobacco restrictions, in what many consider a win for the tobacco industry.

By Armani Syed

China Faces Surge in Children Suffering Respiratory Illnesses

The resurgence of several respiratory pathogens comes as China heads into its first winter after easing stringent Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, and it appears to have hit children particularly hard.

By Bloomberg News

Vaccines Slash Long COVID Risk

According to a new study.

By Jamie Ducharme

The Caviar Market is Rife with Fraud

Fake or illegally harvested caviar is found in restaurants and stores across Europe.

By Haley Weiss

What to Know About Compounded Versions of Weight Loss Drugs

You can get versions of Wegovy and Ozempic from a compounding pharmacy. But that doesn't necessarily mean you should.

By Alice Park

More Free COVID-19 Tests Are Available for Holiday Season

Americans can order more free COVID-19 tests online for home delivery.

By AMANDA SEITZ / AP

The Epidemic of Violence in American Hospitals

A disturbing spate of violence has struck American hospitals and health care facilities.

By Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos

Why the FDA Is Screening Cinnamon Imports for Lead

The FDA is investigating cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products amid reports of elevated blood lead levels in at least 34 people.

By Solcyre Burga

Patent Manipulation Keeps Insulin Prices High

Pharmaceutical companies layer on patents for drug delivery devices to maintain market exclusivity, according to a new study.

By Haley Weiss
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