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US government to require placebo testing of all new vaccines. How will it affect updated COVID shots?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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The tiny ticks that cause Lyme seem to have superpowers that make them hard to kill. But you can protect yourself by following these steps

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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Build muscle strength if you want to live longer and healthier, Northeastern experts say

by Alena Kuzub
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Northeastern researchers urge FDA to revoke approval of controversial artificial blood vessel

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by Tanner Stening
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Lack of FDA transparency on deadly E. coli outbreak erodes trust

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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Is any food safe from a recall? A Northeastern expert breaks it down

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
A medical staff member administering a measles vaccine.

How telling personal stories of measles infections can increase vaccination rates

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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New report says the health care system is failing child trafficking victims — and what it can do to improve

by Cody Mello-Klein
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Professor’s new book explores health care barriers for immigrants in Boston area

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by Erin Kayata
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Can urban planning curb smoking? Northeastern researchers explore the link between policy and public health

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by Kate Rix
Justin Hayes examines a sample during gut microbiome research in a university lab.

This Northeastern biotech CEO and graduate researcher is developing therapeutics to help improve people’s gut health

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by Cesareo Contreras
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Does reducing cortisol really resolve health problems? Northeastern experts share the facts

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by Erin Kayata