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What your hair color might tell you about your health - The Washington Post

What your hair color might tell you about your health - The Washington Post

Research shows that pain threshold, melanoma risk and other conditions could be linked to the color of your hair.

The science around GLP-1 drugs and cancer is suddenly getting a lot more interesting - The Washington Post

The science around GLP-1 drugs and cancer is suddenly getting a lot more interesting - The Washington Post

Studies released in recent weeks are fueling optimism — and fresh questions — about GLP-1 drugs' potential role in cancer prevention and treatment.

How to know if your pet has allergies - BBC

How to know if your pet has allergies - BBC

Cats and dogs can be allergic to pollen, but getting a diagnosis is a lengthy process.

A science powerhouse bets on genetic therapy to beat brain disorders - NPR

A science powerhouse bets on genetic therapy to beat brain disorders - NPR

The Allen Institute in Seattle says scientists have now learned enough about how the brain works to start fixing it when it breaks.

Worrying COVID ‘Cicada’ Variant Spreads as US Maps Go Dark - Newsweek

Worrying COVID ‘Cicada’ Variant Spreads as US Maps Go Dark - Newsweek

Cuts to one of America's major disease surveillance programs could threaten public health, experts say, as COVID 'cicada variant spreads.

Can the rush for vaccines slow the latest Ebola outbreak? - Financial Times

Can the rush for vaccines slow the latest Ebola outbreak? - Financial Times

The Bundibugyo strain is a reminder that serious health threats can escalate from under-the-radar pathogens

The Cancer Research Machine Trump Is Gutting Just Delivered a Big Breakthrough - The Bulwark

The Cancer Research Machine Trump Is Gutting Just Delivered a Big Breakthrough - The Bulwark

There’s new hope for one of the deadliest cancers. But Trump’s war on research puts future discoveries at risk.

Senior NIH scientist, research fellow charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into U.S. - statnews.com

Senior NIH scientist, research fellow charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into U.S. - statnews.com

A senior NIH scientist and his research fellow were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa and lying about it.

Five people have left hantavirus quarantine facility in Nebraska - The Washington Post

Five people have left hantavirus quarantine facility in Nebraska - The Washington Post

Some passengers from a hantavirus-striken cruise ship have returned to their home states, where they are under the watch of public health authorities for the remainder of their monitoring period.