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As male birth control gets closer to reality, men are lining up for clinical trials
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NIH announces first strategic plan for disability health research
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How direct-to-consumer health tests could impact insurance, mortgages, and employment
As more Americans sidestep doctors’ offices to order lab tests and genetic screenings online, privacy experts warn that the new trove of sensitive health data could end up in the hands of
Trump’s addiction initiative brings bold rhetoric but few details
The White House on Thursday unveiled a new effort to streamline the country’s response to its drug and alcohol epidemic, pledging to align federal agencies in treating addiction not as a moral
Genes influence human lifespan far more than thought, new study suggests
For researchers studying aging — and thinking about how to extend our lives — a key question has been how much our genes shape our lifespans. Past studies have arrived at a
STAT+: States are the next vaccine battleground
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Nine states challenge federal mandate that disabled people receive care in community
A lawsuit targeting a landmark disability law has received new life after nine states filed an update that seeks to undercut federal mandates that people with disabilities receive care in their communities.
A new approach to challenging state abortion bans
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U.S. life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says
NEW YORK — U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 — the highest mark in American history. It’s the result of not only the dissipation of the Covid-19 pandemic, but also