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The human lung is an organ of contradictions. To function, it must remain open and permeable to the outside world, yet it must simultaneously act as … Read more

A collaborative research effort between Montana State University and Duke University has produced a critical validation of the optimal caffeine dosage for newborns with heart disease, … Read more

For John Otwell, a routine trip to Costco became a source of anxiety. In the midst of a surging public health crisis, the warehouse store had … Read more

For years, the prevailing medical wisdom regarding the human microbiome—the trillions of microorganisms living on our skin, in our hair, and deep within our gut—has been … Read more

The sheer volume of data accompanying a modern cancer diagnosis has become a significant hurdle for clinicians. As biomarker testing expands and patients survive longer, pathology … Read more

To the casual observer, a Cirque du Soleil performance is a masterclass in calculated risk. From the dizzying heights of the trapeze to the bone-defying contortions … Read more

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), the class of medications that includes high-profile weight loss and diabetes treatments, may offer protective benefits against serious infections and … Read more

The debate over what constitutes a “healthy diet” has moved beyond the clinic and into the center of a political firestorm. When United States Health Secretary … Read more

Public health officials are sounding a sharp alarm as fresh data reveals that kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, leaving state and federal regulators … Read more

For years, public health guidance has emphasized the amount of exercise needed for optimal health. But a growing body of research suggests it’s not just how … Read more