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A Northeastern professor wants premature infants to thrive in the hospital. This simple change might help.

by Laura Castañón

Clearing up misconceptions about gun violence could make suicide attempts less deadly, study says

by Laura Castañón

Fighting wildfires is a dangerous job. These researchers have a plan to make it safer.

by Laura Castañón

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

by Bill Ibelle

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

by Greg St. Martin

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

by Glenn Pike

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

by Bill Ibelle

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

by Lia Petronio
Tick on skin

Ticks creep into the city, bringing Lyme disease with them

by Allie Nicodemo

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

by Molly Callahan