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Former CDC directors discuss the future of the agency

On Monday, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rochelle Walensky, announced that the agency will undergo…

It may be increasingly legal but doesn’t mean cannabis is safe

A recent CBS News/YouGov survey found that two-thirds of Americans want recreational marijuana use to be legal. Nearly 70 percent…

Lessons from a pandemic

The initial surge of COVID-19 patients in Boston-area hospitals has passed, but the memories of caring for them will forever…

Prevent low back pain with this simple lifestyle change

Low back pain affects at least 619 million people worldwide, and that number is expected to increase to 843 million…

Omicron could peak in U.S. fairly soon. Maybe.

Based on the quick rise and precipitous drop of Omicron in South Africa, Harvard experts are cautiously hopeful about a…

How to understand COVID-19-related loss of smell

Temporary loss of smell, or anosmia, is the main neurological symptom and one of the earliest and most commonly reported…

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    Horrific nightmares may signal initial onset of these chronic diseases, study says

    The nightmares are intense and often horrifying, sometimes lasting well into the day. “There’s a serial killer after me and…

    He was the first person to be diagnosed with a new sleep disorder. It led to a scientific breakthrough

    Donald Dorff could hear the crowd roaring as he snatched the quarterback’s pitch from the air and sprinted toward the…

    Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests

    Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988…

    1 in 4 parents say their young child has bedtime anxiety, new poll finds

    When her daughter was 6 years old, Kelceymarie Warner began to notice her child’s hesitation before bedtime. “Her body would…

    How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?

    Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Summary Seeing benefits…

    Don’t let politics ruin your sleep. Use these expert tips instead

    Summary Political and societal upheavals can disrupt sleep and trigger insomnia in vulnerable individuals, according to sleep experts. Chronic insomnia…

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