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For decades, turmeric’s ultra-golden glow had a deadly secret
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What causes motion sickness—and how to avoid it
Chronic constipation could be a sign of a worsening health condition
No guts left behind: Iceland’s quest to repurpose fish waste
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How rock-paper-scissors champs use psychology to win
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FDA approves long-acting medication to protect babies from RSV
COVID lockdown drinking habits led to a rise in deaths from alcoholic liver disease
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Phillip Reese/KFF Health News
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The best pregnancy tests? Science has some advice.
The Supreme Court ruling to end affirmative action will make US doctors less diverse
EPA plan to eliminate lead in buildings could help half a million young children
US schools aren’t ready for another pandemic
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Katherine Reynolds Lewis/Undark
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WHO categorizes aspartame as a possible carcinogen—but don’t panic
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US
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Up your daily fiber intake for a happy microbiome
This magnetic robot could worm its way into human blood vessels
Alzheimer’s-slowing drug Leqembi gains full FDA approval
Kids pick up math skills while playing certain board games
Texas saw a jump in its birth rate after banning most abortions, according to new study
Facebook could be tracking your online Plan B or HIV test purchases
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