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A titan of vaccine development sees his field’s achievements slip away - statnews.com
health 2026/03/02 14:27:03

A titan of vaccine development sees his field’s achievements slip away - statnews.com

Stanley Plotkin, the 93-year-old “godfather of vaccines,” is watching his field’s achievements slip away.

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This ‘invisible’ disease isn’t a thing of the past. Thinking it is will only make the threat worse. - NJ.com
health 2026/03/02 12:30:00

This ‘invisible’ disease isn’t a thing of the past. Thinking it is will only make the threat worse. - NJ.com

The invisible threat may be associated with 20th century sanatoriums but it’s dangerous to think it stayed there.

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What Vaccines Do You Need in March if You’re Over 50? Doctors Explain - AOL.com
health 2026/03/02 12:12:59

What Vaccines Do You Need in March if You’re Over 50? Doctors Explain - AOL.com

Your immune system deserves a shot at a healthy spring.

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48-Hour Oatmeal Diet Could Cut Cholesterol Levels For Weeks, Study Shows - ScienceAlert
health 2026/03/02 12:01:37

48-Hour Oatmeal Diet Could Cut Cholesterol Levels For Weeks, Study Shows - ScienceAlert

Eating oats for every meal for two days cut ‘bad’ cholesterol by up to 10 percent in a small clinical trial.

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A new report reveals that a third of colon cancer cases now occur in the rectum. Take these steps to protect yourself at any age. - Business Insider
health 2026/03/02 12:00:00

A new report reveals that a third of colon cancer cases now occur in the rectum. Take these steps to protect yourself at any age. - Business Insider

Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for people under 50, and researchers are scrambling to understand why rectal cases are driving the trend.

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Multiple childhood traumas linked to highly interconnected addictive behaviors in adulthood - PsyPost
health 2026/03/02 11:17:18

Multiple childhood traumas linked to highly interconnected addictive behaviors in adulthood - PsyPost

Experiencing multiple childhood traumas doesn’t just increase the risk of a single addiction. A new study suggests it creates a dense, interconnected web of overlapping substance and behavioral addictions that reinforce one another in adulthood.

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