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Scientists said that the main hazard from the eruption on Monday was increased levels of volcanic gas.Scientists said that the main hazard from the eruption on Monday was increased levels of volcanic gas. Read More

In crowded Kinshasa, two strains of mpox are sweeping through a community that relies on selling sex. Hundreds of thousands of vaccines sent to the country have not been used.In crowded Kinshasa, two strains of mpox are sweeping through a community that relies on selling sex. Hundreds of thousands of vaccines sent to the country

Attempts to restrict pharmaceutical advertisements have failed many times over the years, often on First Amendment grounds.Attempts to restrict pharmaceutical advertisements have failed many times over the years, often on First Amendment grounds. Read More

For 14 years, scientists have been growing a tree akin to the Judean balsam — the source of the balm of Gilead — but with no modern counterpart.For 14 years, scientists have been growing a tree akin to the Judean balsam — the source of the balm of Gilead — but with no modern counterpart. Read

Shuttered drugstores pose a particular threat to older adults, who take more medications than younger people and often rely on pharmacies for advice.Shuttered drugstores pose a particular threat to older adults, who take more medications than younger people and often rely on pharmacies for advice. Read More

The astronomical event, which overlaps with the Winter Solstice, is often overlooked because of the winter chill.The astronomical event, which overlaps with the Winter Solstice, is often overlooked because of the winter chill. Read More

Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people with knowledge of the matter said.Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people

For his next trick, your cosmic correspondent for the past quarter-century will (try to) retire.For his next trick, your cosmic correspondent for the past quarter-century will (try to) retire. Read More

A 38-day expedition in the remote Alto Mayo region, where development threatens wild habitats, turned up one previously unknown animal after another.A 38-day expedition in the remote Alto Mayo region, where development threatens wild habitats, turned up one previously unknown animal after another. Read More

The Food and Drug Administration released final rules on labeling foods as “healthy,” tightening limits for sugar, sodium and saturated fat.The Food and Drug Administration released final rules on labeling foods as “healthy,” tightening limits for sugar, sodium and saturated fat. Read More