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RFK Jr. says a parasite ate part of his brain. Do parasites actually ‘eat’ human tissue? And how do they end up in the brain?
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RFK Jr. says a parasite ate part of his brain. Do parasites actually ‘eat’ human tissue? And how do they end up in the brain?

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What are vampire facials? Do they work? And what went wrong in the procedures linked to HIV?
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What are vampire facials? Do they work? And what went wrong in the procedures linked to HIV?

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Who is at risk? What to know about Hormel’s recall of Planters peanuts and mixed nuts due to possible contamination with deadly listeria

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Who is at risk? What to know about Hormel’s recall of Planters peanuts and mixed nuts due to possible contamination with deadly listeria

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Should you be worried about the bird flu outbreak? Food safety expert explains the dangers of consuming raw milk
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Should you be worried about the bird flu outbreak? Food safety expert explains the dangers of consuming raw milk

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AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and blood clots — what you need to know
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AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and blood clots — what you need to know

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Drinking water in communities of color is more likely to be contaminated by ‘forever chemicals,’ research finds
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Drinking water in communities of color is more likely to be contaminated by ‘forever chemicals,’ research finds

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Can stretching replace other types of exercise? Fitness experts explain the positives (and negatives) of the latest trend
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Can stretching replace other types of exercise? Fitness experts explain the positives (and negatives) of the latest trend

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Almost half of US prisons are likely contaminated by dangerous ‘forever chemicals,’ new Northeastern research shows
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Almost half of US prisons are likely contaminated by dangerous ‘forever chemicals,’ new Northeastern research shows

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Report says Band-Aids contain PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals.’ Many small exposures can add up to a big exposure, environmental expert warns
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Report says Band-Aids contain PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals.’ Many small exposures can add up to a big exposure, environmental expert warns

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With cancer cases rising in young people, could earlier screenings help save lives?
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With cancer cases rising in young people, could earlier screenings help save lives?

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‘Landmark in survey research’: How the COVID States Project analyzed the pandemic with objectivity
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‘Landmark in survey research’: How the COVID States Project analyzed the pandemic with objectivity

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A person contracted bird flu. How worried should you be about the virus?
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A person contracted bird flu. How worried should you be about the virus?

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