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US aid cuts are hurting Africa’s ability to respond to disease outbreaks, health chief says

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US aid cuts are hurting Africa’s ability to respond to disease outbreaks, health chief says

How the stress of living in the DC area is taking a toll on your teeth

How the stress of living in the DC area is taking a toll on your teeth

‘Devastating for science’: U.Md. professor warns grant cuts could send grad students abroad

‘Devastating for science’: U.Md. professor warns grant cuts could send grad students abroad

The pope’s improving condition confirmed with a chest X-ray, Vatican says

The pope’s improving condition confirmed with a chest X-ray, Vatican says

A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate

A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate

CDC nominee Dave Weldon is likely to be pressed on his vaccine views at Senate hearing

CDC nominee Dave Weldon is likely to be pressed on his vaccine views at Senate hearing

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Risks of state abortion reporting mandates outweigh the benefits, an advocacy group says

Risks of state abortion reporting mandates outweigh the benefits, an advocacy group says

Inside the government study trying to understand the health effects of ultraprocessed foods

Inside the government study trying to understand the health effects of ultraprocessed foods

Why you shouldn’t be throwing or attending ‘measles parties’

Why you shouldn’t be throwing or attending ‘measles parties’

Louisiana woman pleads not guilty to a felony in historic abortion case

Louisiana woman pleads not guilty to a felony in historic abortion case

Researchers are learning the Trump administration axed their work to improve vaccination

Researchers are learning the Trump administration axed their work to improve vaccination

Caribbean leaders oppose US policy targeting Cuban medical missions, saying they’re critical

Caribbean leaders oppose US policy targeting Cuban medical missions, saying they’re critical

Amid funding concerns, promising lung cancer vaccines could be available in next few years

Amid funding concerns, promising lung cancer vaccines could be available in next few years

‘Level the playing field’: How Loudoun Co. family liaisons help students meet most basic needs

‘Level the playing field’: How Loudoun Co. family liaisons help students meet most basic needs

Flu season peaks late, but packs an extra punch in DC area

Flu season peaks late, but packs an extra punch in DC area

Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water

Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water

Can swearing actually increase pain tolerance? Alexandria residents weigh in

Can swearing actually increase pain tolerance? Alexandria residents weigh in

US biochemist researching treatment of HIV and coronaviruses wins Israel’s Wolf Prize

US biochemist researching treatment of HIV and coronaviruses wins Israel’s Wolf Prize

Supreme Court will take up state bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case

Supreme Court will take up state bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case

Measles case confirmed in Howard Co. resident who passed through Dulles

Measles case confirmed in Howard Co. resident who passed through Dulles

Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Researchers seek to demystify the biology of aging

Researchers seek to demystify the biology of aging

Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women’s Day

Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women’s Day

At least 2 Prince George’s Co. elementary students die from the flu

At least 2 Prince George’s Co. elementary students die from the flu

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