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TB's extraordinary evolution reveals why the ancient disease lives on

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TB's extraordinary evolution reveals why the ancient disease lives on

Once thought to have originated in cows and spread through dust, the surprising evolutionary story of tuberculosis reveals why it's so hard to stamp out this ancient disease, writes Carl Zimmer

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Infant RSV shot may be more effective than vaccines during pregnancy

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Discovering the marvels of mucus is inspiring amazing new medicines

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Discovering the marvels of mucus is inspiring amazing new medicines

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A woman in a green top surveys some supermarket ailes

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Do corporations actually have more control over your health than you?

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PTSD in 9/11 responders didn’t start improving for nearly a decade

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How does the pill affect your brain? We're finally getting answers

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Dark chocolate is rich in flavanols. Does that make it a health food?

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Is this book the ultimate guide for getting babies to sleep? Sort of

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How fast you age is dictated by your sex, ethnicity and education

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Cord blood banking is not living up to its promise

Banking a baby’s umbilical cord blood was once seen as a reasonable way to protect their future health, but much of that potential has turned out to be mere hype

Analysis

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Are microplastics in ultra-processed food harming your mental health?

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Can training your sense of smell help reverse cognitive decline?

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Extra cancer screening could help pick up early cases in dense breasts

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Why taping your mouth shut at night probably isn't a good idea

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