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  1. Health & Medicine

    Vaccine policy in the U.S. is entering uncharted territory

    A key advisory group vows to base decisions on evidence, boost confidence in vaccines and protect health. Experts fear the opposite is happening.

    By Tina Hesman Saey

  2. Which animal should scare you more?

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses which should scare you more: sharks or ticks and fungus — and why sharks might actually be the least of your worries.

    By Nancy Shute
  3. Health & Medicine

    Want to eat healthier? Add to your diet, rather than limit it

    Nutrition experts say add more greens and beans to your diet; cooking classes can teach people to make these nutrient-dense foods taste delicious.