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Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Those who are pregnant are at severe risk, Northeastern expert warns
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Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Those who are pregnant are at severe risk, Northeastern expert warns

Northeastern cannabinoids researcher developing drugs to fight pain and inflammation
Alexandros Makriyannis, director of the Center for Drug Discovery at Northeastern University, poses for a portrait holding up a flask of purple liquid.

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Northeastern cannabinoids researcher developing drugs to fight pain and inflammation

New treatments for Alzheimer’s cost tens of thousands of dollars a year. Here’s why
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New treatments for Alzheimer’s cost tens of thousands of dollars a year. Here’s why

Coupling food pantry access with primary care offers new recipe for preventative medicine, Northeastern research says
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Coupling food pantry access with primary care offers new recipe for preventative medicine, Northeastern research says

Older weight loss drugs are in demand. But are they safe or effective? And should you take them?
A person is measuring someone's waist with measuring tape.

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Older weight loss drugs are in demand. But are they safe or effective? And should you take them?

Is it healthier — as Biden quipped — to ‘carry your own bag’ while playing golf?
Two people walk together across a golf course while carrying their golf bags.

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Is it healthier — as Biden quipped — to ‘carry your own bag’ while playing golf?

How many steps should you be taking a day? ‘There’s certainly nothing special about 10,000,’ a longevity expert says
A hand checking a smart watch, which displays 7,218 steps.

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How many steps should you be taking a day? ‘There’s certainly nothing special about 10,000,’ a longevity expert says

A Lyme vaccine is in late-stage trials. Could an anti-tick vaccine be next? 
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A Lyme vaccine is in late-stage trials. Could an anti-tick vaccine be next? 

Here’s the scoop on the Totally Cool ice cream recall: Listeria pathogens can survive, even thrive, in the freezer
Multiple different flavors of the Totally Cool ice creams recalled due to listeria contamination.

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Here’s the scoop on the Totally Cool ice cream recall: Listeria pathogens can survive, even thrive, in the freezer

Working on the COVID frontline inspired Northeastern research on the moral injury suffered by health care professionals
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Working on the COVID frontline inspired Northeastern research on the moral injury suffered by health care professionals

Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is ‘groundbreaking,’ Northeastern health experts say
A hormonal IUD hovers over a black background.

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Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is ‘groundbreaking,’ Northeastern health experts say

Can AI help with breast cancer diagnoses? Northeastern researchers develop new system that is nearly 100% accurate 
A person examines an x-ray to detect cancer in breast tissue.

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Can AI help with breast cancer diagnoses? Northeastern researchers develop new system that is nearly 100% accurate