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Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after the U.S. cut aid.Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and […]

The agency did not complete a practice countdown for a mission that would be the first to send people around the moon in more than 50 years.The agency did not complete a practice countdown for a mission that would be the first to send people around the moon in more than 50 years. Read More

A long-term study of 292 families linked fathers’ parenting style to their children’s heart health years later. To researchers’ surprise, no such link was found with mothers.A long-term study of 292 families linked fathers’ parenting style to their children’s heart health years later. To researchers’ surprise, no such link was found with mothers. Read More

Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries. Read More

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said addiction is a “spiritual disease” that calls out for the involvement of religious organizations.Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said addiction is a “spiritual disease” that calls out for the involvement of religious organizations. Read More

Jenna Norton, a National Institutes of Health employee, has been an outspoken critic of the administration’s research cuts and has been on paid leave.Jenna Norton, a National Institutes of Health employee, has been an outspoken critic of the administration’s research cuts and has been on paid leave. Read More

Scientists lost their instruments within Antarctica’s most dangerously unstable glacier, though not before getting a glimpse at the warming waters underneath.Scientists lost their instruments within Antarctica’s most dangerously unstable glacier, though not before getting a glimpse at the warming waters underneath. Read More

Researchers believe increasing use of cannabis may be contributing to a rise in new cases of schizophrenia and related disorders at younger ages.Researchers believe increasing use of cannabis may be contributing to a rise in new cases of schizophrenia and related disorders at younger ages. Read More

Ostarine held the promise of profound medical treatments. Something unexpected happened on the way to F.D.A. approval.Ostarine held the promise of profound medical treatments. Something unexpected happened on the way to F.D.A. approval. Read More

The physician work force is aging fast, and some hospitals now require that older clinicians undergo testing for cognitive decline. Many have resisted.The physician work force is aging fast, and some hospitals now require that older clinicians undergo testing for cognitive decline. Many have resisted. Read More