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Health

Will the new non-addictive painkiller approved by the FDA take the place of opioid drugs? Who should get a prescription?

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Health

Is your backyard chicken flock putting you at risk of bird flu? 

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Science & Technology

What is ‘gain of function’? Why scientists are divided about the risk and benefits of experimenting with deadly viruses

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World & National News

What the US exit from the WHO means for global health and pandemic preparedness

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Marlene Amato is Northeastern’s longest-serving staff member at 55 years. She has stories to tell

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World & National News

What are the Santa Ana winds that are fueling the LA wildfires? When will they die down? 

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University News

First Northeastern Miami graduates inspire through service, music and community engagement

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Health

What is HMPV, the cold-like virus circulating in China?

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Health

Norovirus cases are on the rise. How can you prevent and recover from the stomach bug? 

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Health

Why sugar cravings persist after the holidays — and how to beat them

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Health

Would cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages reduce consumption — or be ignored?