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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now advising people to get screened for hepatitis B at least once in their lives. Though the infection can be managed with antivirals and prevented with a highly effective childhood vaccine, many Americans today are still living with chronic hepatitis B, which can…

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On Thursday, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and a gaggle of Democrats introduced a new bill that would cap insulin drug prices to just $20 per vial no matter which company is making it.

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Walgreens pharmacy, which has been the subject of boycott calls since it announced a new policy regarding abortion pills last week.
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Microscopic view of cells on the left, alongside a stock image of mice
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On October 25, 1979, students at a Miami military academy experienced a frightening outbreak of sudden mass hysteria that began in a science class and spread throughout the school.

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Nurse with young women having a mammogram
Studies in Hungary and other parts of Europe have proven AI to be effective at identifying breast cancer in mammograms like the one shown above.
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A spiky seed from the Datura stramonium plant that contains poisonous compounds including scopolamine.
The Datura stramonium plant contains poisonous seeds that can be used to make scopolamine.
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A Washington woman with tuberculosis who has refused treatment for over a year is set to be arrested as a result. According to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, the woman had repeatedly disobeyed court orders to stay isolated until she completed treatment. A local judge has now issued a warrant for her…