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Deadly Germ Research Is Shut Down at Army Lab Over ...
Problems with disposal of dangerous materials led the government to suspend research at the military’s leading biodefense center. […]
What Drives People to Mass Shootings? by BENEDICT CAREY
There may be as many explanations as there are killers. But over the decades, scientists have seen some […]
States Clash with Cities Over Potential Opioids Settlement Payouts by ...
As lawyers for cities and counties push a plan for a nationwide settlement of opioid lawsuits, states push […]
Tainted Pork, Ill Consumers and an Investigation Thwarted by MATT ...
Drug-resistant infections from food are growing. But powerful industry interests are blocking scientists and investigators from getting information […]
Top Kidney Charity Directed Aid to Patients at DaVita and ...
A whistle-blower said the leading charity favored patients from the major dialysis chains because the companies were its […]
A Brain Scan May Predict Alzheimer’s. Should You Get One? ...
One expert warns of “unintended downsides,” including overuse of only modestly effective medications. Published: August 2, 2019 at […]
One in 10 Older Adults Binge Drink, Study Says by ...
A new study looked at the prevalence of heavy drinking among adults 65 and older, who are especially […]
A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s? It’s Coming, Scientists Report by ...
A test that measures beta amyloid protein in the blood is more accurate than a brain scan and […]
Colorectal Cancer Rises Among Younger Adults by KNVUL SHEIKH
These cancers are much more common in older patients. But new data show a sharp increase among adults […]