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An Italian celebrity chef designs a fast-food burger.
Jaroslav Flegr is no kook. And yet, for years, he suspected his mind had been taken over by parasites that had invaded his brain. So the prolific biologist took his science-fiction hunch into the lab…
Genuinely sustainable farming maintains the resilience of the entire ecosystem by encouraging a rich level of biodiversity in the soil, in its water supply, and in the wildlife.
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Various groups are calling on the FDA to "fire Monsanto Mike," but give Taylor a chance to reduce outbreaks like he did at the USDA.
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At FutureMed, IBM's doctors explained how Watson could improve quality of care, reduce errors, and help doctors better utilize skills.
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There were a number of changes to the 2012 clinical guidelines that doctors follow for adult immunizations, released by a federal panel.
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She didn't believe clinics could solve all of our problems, but Mann pushed for the acceptance of alcoholism as a treatable, curable disease.
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A case study in alcohol consumption, or, beer and the cultural chasm that separates America's ruling elite from its white working class.
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Reported errors are multiples of the percentage expected, even with the most generous interpretation of how mistakes are made.
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A review of over 40 studies found no weight gain associated with ingesting fructose, the sugar commonly found in fruits and vegetables.
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Experts can argue over whether organics are slightly or substantially less productive, but they are clearly better for soil and the environment.
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At FutureMed, Richard Satava argued for an electronic medical record that includes full body scans packed with data for every patient.
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The latest facts and figures from the all of the most influential medical journals; newspapers; and health, fitness, and wellness websites.
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John Brockman asked 151 big thinkers—from Helen Fisher to Carlo Rovelli—what scientific concept would improve our cognitive toolkit.
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Do the stories in the Times truly illustrate that marriage is a luxury, or are we talking about a more age-old problem of how income and education disparity impact choices?
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Sleeping pills were a dime a dozen in the '70s but Quaalude took off like none had before -- until the drug authorities stamped out its use.
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Many of us don't think twice about popping a daily over-the-counter painkiller to treat aches and pains, but some new studies suggest that they could be doing more harm than good.
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By all estimates, obese people are not happy. The question is whether their unhappiness is a cause or a result of their obesity. We don't know.
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A budding class action suit seeking $5 million in damages for a similar recall could have a huge impact on what the big pharma firm pays out.
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New research suggests that a traditional points system may not be the best way to measure learning progress and encourage engagement.
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Researchers believe that they can generate a product identical to a real burger by using long strips of meat made out of stem cells.
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The Emergency Medical Center Locator has you select a type of emergency and quickly suggests the best medical providers nearby.
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A lot of the advice you've been getting ever since you became a bike rider is flat-out wrong and is actually bad for your physical health.
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