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  1. Health & Medicine

    See how the herpesvirus reshapes our cells’ DNA in just eight hours

    New imaging tools reveal how within an hour of infection, the virus begins to alter our chromosomes to kick-start its own replication.

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  2. Climate

    Harmful heat doesn’t always come in waves

    Even without reaching heat wave levels, sustained high temperatures may contribute to a litany of health issues.

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  3. Health & Medicine

    Many U.S. babies may lack gut bacteria that train their immune systems

    Too little Bifidobacterium, used to digest breast milk, in babies' gut microbiomes can increase their risk of developing allergies and asthma.

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  4. Health & Medicine

    Mailed self-sample kits boosted cervical cancer screening

    People who are uninsured or part of a minority racial or ethnic group are underscreened for cervical cancer. Mailing them a self-sample kit may help.

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  5. Health & Medicine

    Cancer DNA is detectable in blood years before diagnosis

    Tiny, newly formed tumors shed small fragments of DNA that are swept into the bloodstream. Future cancer screening tests could detect them early.

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  6. 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.

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  7. Health & Medicine

    Summer is a great time to protect your hearing

    Concerts, fireworks and other hallmarks of summer can hurt your hearing long-term. But there are safe ways to enjoy them.

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  8. Health & Medicine

    A genetic test may predict which weight loss drugs work best for patients

    Variants of obesity-related genes influence how much weight patients lose on specific weight loss drugs like liraglutide, two studies report.

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  9. Health & Medicine

    How one mom is navigating vaccines’ uncertain future

    With CDC upheaval, new limits on who can get some vaccines and an ongoing measles outbreak, parents like me face unfamiliar hurdles to protecting our kids.

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