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Anastrozole: the daily breast cancer pill tipped to save thousands of lives
The Explainer Existing treatment approved for preventative use under 'pioneering' NHS drug repurposing scheme
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Marijuana use associated with heart attack and stroke
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The fight against malaria
The Explainer After declining for decades, deaths from the disease are suddenly on the rise. What’s changed?
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The pros and cons of safe injection sites for opioids
Pros and cons The sites have saved lives but many worry they're too lax
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Anger may be a powerful motivator for tough goals, new study suggests
Speed Read Keeping your cool might actually be less efficient than letting your anger drive you
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What is life like in Gaza now?
Today's Big Question Day-to-day living is 'an endless series of calculations' as air strikes continue and food, fuel and water run low
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5 tips for getting through the cold and flu season
The Explainer You can do a few things to keep respiratory infections at bay this fall and winter.
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Malaria is spreading, but we can stop it
The Explainer Climate change is hastening the disease but medicine is catching up
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5 ways to try tech-based preventative health care
The Explainer Technology can help steer you in a healthier direction and keep future health issues at bay.
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A tropical skin disease is making the rounds in the US
Speed Read Leishmaniasis is endemic to the country and can cause ulcers and disfiguration
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The pros and cons of human genetic modification
Pros and Cons Altering human DNA has both a lot of potential and a lot of ethical questions
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5 Common Myths About Erectile Dysfunction
Sponsored Don’t let misconceptions about ED prevent you from enjoying a healthy sex life as you age.
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FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes
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How viruses can help fight antibiotic-resistant infections
Speed Read So-called phage therapy could be the next big thing
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