Featured series 
Health
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It’s good to break a sweat, but don’t sweat the details
‘What’s important is the total amount of human movement.’
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Finding ways to ‘drug the undruggable’ diseases
Greg Verdine’s approach embraces improvisational thinking, ‘crazy stuff,’ and he thinks it may be future of medical research
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A clearer picture of drinking and disease
New study attempts to reconcile conflicting findings on benefits vs. risks
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A promising first for researchers probing mental illness
Anxiety finding a highlight as brain stimulation trial raises new hopes for precision care
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Read before running
New to the sport or just rusty? A rehab doc offers tips on avoiding all-too-common injuries.
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How loneliness became major public health issue
U.K., U.S. experts trace rise in awareness through research, political involvement, pandemic
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After the disaster, living for today
Study looks at why risky behavior surged in wake of 2011 tsunami, earthquake
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Is a chatbot therapist better than nothing?
Experts discuss role of AI and other technology in future of mental health care
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Taking a fresh look at definition of autism
Some families, activists say term is too broad, masks unique issues of most severe cases as surging rates, federal plans turn spotlight on disorder
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Why it seems like everyone has the flu this year
Immunologist says it’s not too late to get vaccinated
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AI is speeding into healthcare. Who should regulate it?
Medical ethicist details need to balance thoughtful limits while avoiding unnecessary hurdles as industry groups issue guidelines
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How to get stronger
If you’re not failing all the time, you’re doing it wrong, says fitness expert
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Real-world answers for patients running out of time
Insurance data can help fill gaps between longer trials, researchers say
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Binge drinking triggers gut damage, finds new study
Research suggests even brief episodes of heavy alcohol consumption can injure small intestine
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Sports betting worries grow as wagers skyrocket
Experts see rise in gambling problems, possible wider cultural fallout
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Dry January as an experiment, not a punishment
Why it’s worth trying, what to expect, and how to succeed
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How to pay attention
Constantly distracted by devices? Experts share strategies on reclaiming focus.
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Are you doing enough to keep your brain healthy?
Take our quiz to score your lifestyle’s potential for preventing diseases like dementia
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Depression and anxiety linked to increased risk of heart attack or stroke
Study suggests stress reduction holds potential for cardiovascular disease prevention
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Is cost curbing use of weight loss drugs?
40 percent of GLP-1 prescriptions go unfilled, study finds
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The perils of perfectionism
In podcast, experts discuss different types of toxic achievers and the case for embracing your ‘beautiful mess’
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Social media detox boosts mental health, but nuances stand out
‘Wildly different reactions’ among participants, says researcher
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New research finds 5 genetic signatures shared by 14 psychiatric disorders
Could advance treatment of mental illness with greater precision, less medication
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Break in the case for long COVID investigators
Research highlighting chronic inflammation opens path to treating illness that affects millions of Americans
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The problem with the school smartphone debate
Study finds most districts already regulate devices. Is the real issue enforcement?
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Just who gets a say at FDA public drug-approval hearings?
New research shows negative voices are relatively rare in drug approval hearings.
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Your digital twin might save your life
AI, statistics offer new possibilities for personalized medicine
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Time to legalize psychedelics?
Campus debate weighs therapeutic need vs. safety questions
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How a toxin from the gut microbiome may help spark colorectal cancer
Findings suggest colibactin may be promising target for disease prevention
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‘This is it. This is exactly what I want to do.’
Michael VanRooyen started running toward trouble more than 30 years ago. He’s still going.
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Why stress can make your hair fall out
Closer look at two-part reaction may offer researchers insights into autoimmune disease
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Nighttime exposure to light may raise cardiovascular risk by up to 50%
New research suggests that it disrupts biological clock
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Why childhood obesity endures, grows
Issues are complex, touch on lifestyle, culture, genetics, economy, policy
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Looking to build muscle? Lose weight? Need more protein, right? Probably not.
Forget influencers, nutritionist says. Here’s how much you really need, why too much can actually hurt you
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In the grip of ‘horror and anger,’ Gawande grows more determined
As global health suffers, his focus on patient-first systems feels more urgent than ever
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How immigrant doctors fill critical gap in U.S. healthcare system
Science historian explores roots of American physician shortage and how to fix it
