How a US agriculture agency became key in the fight against bird flu
A dangerous strain of bird flu is spreading in US livestockMediaMedium/Alamy Since…
US stops endorsing covid-19 shots for kids – are other vaccines next?
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Cord blood banking is not living up to its promise
Banking a baby’s umbilical cord blood was once seen as a reasonable…
Does intermittent fasting improve gut health? Why it’s hard to say
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Dementia cases are rising faster in China than the rest of the world
Why are dementia cases soaring in China?hanohikirf/Alamy Dementia rates are increasing more…
Brain signals can change the gut microbiome in as little as 2 hours
The intestinal lining of a mouse, with several bacteria (green) and one…
US plans massive health database to study autism – will it work?
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy, JrTom Williams/CQ-Roll Call,…
‘Bone collector’ caterpillar wears dead insect body parts as disguise
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Daily pill could replace weight-loss shots like Ozempic and Wegovy
Can weight-loss drugs ditch the needles?Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images A daily pill appears…
US government fired researchers running a crucial drug use survey
The only nation-wide assessment of drug use in the US is a…