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This neuroscientist wants to change how we diagnose and treat mental illness

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This neuroscientist wants to change how we diagnose and treat mental illness

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How long is an Ebola survivor contagious? One case is causing scientists to rethink the answer.

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How long is an Ebola survivor contagious? One case is causing scientists to rethink the answer.

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New study on firearm caliber questions the notion that ‘guns don’t kill people’

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New study on firearm caliber questions the notion that ‘guns don’t kill people’

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A newborn baby dies in Ghana every 15 minutes. This researcher is doing something about it.

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A newborn baby dies in Ghana every 15 minutes. This researcher is doing something about it.

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Want to get fit this summer? Do it the right way with these exercise tips.

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Want to get fit this summer? Do it the right way with these exercise tips.

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This tropical disease is second only to malaria as a parasitic killer. So why haven’t you heard of it?

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This tropical disease is second only to malaria as a parasitic killer. So why haven’t you heard of it?

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How prevalent is Lyme disease where you live? Find out with this interactive map.

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How prevalent is Lyme disease where you live? Find out with this interactive map.

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Ticks creep into the city, bringing Lyme disease with them
Tick on skin

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Ticks creep into the city, bringing Lyme disease with them

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Lilia Bacu’s mother told her, ‘Listen to your heart.’ Now Bacu does voluntary cardiac care in Rwanda

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Lilia Bacu’s mother told her, ‘Listen to your heart.’ Now Bacu does voluntary cardiac care in Rwanda

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Alumna’s company connects patients with clinical trials

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Alumna’s company connects patients with clinical trials

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Why you should care about rare tropical diseases

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Why you should care about rare tropical diseases

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In US, spread of Zika linked to time spent outdoors
Marco Ajelli's new research suggests the Zika epidemic could spread much faster in certain areas, due to the amount of time people spend outside. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

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In US, spread of Zika linked to time spent outdoors

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