The Conversation

Scared of CRISPR? 40 years on, IVF shows how fears of new medical technology can fade

How the Russian government used disinformation and cyber warfare in 2016 election – an ethical hacker explains

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The thrill of curing hepatitis C and the pain of watching the disease surge with opioid abuse

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Truck drivers are overtired, overworked and underpaid

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Why are there so many suckers? A neuropsychologist explains

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Lending a helping paw: Will dogs aid a person in need?

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Reeling from the news? Train your brain to feel better with these 4 techniques

How Congress could have prevented Trump's Helsinki fiasco

Having a baby is costly and confusing, even for a health policy expert

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ATMs dispense more than money: The dirt and dope that's on your cash

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Does thinking you look fat affect how much money you earn?

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Are you suddenly interested in the Supreme Court? You're not alone

Triclosan, often maligned, may have a good side — treating cystic fibrosis infections

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To improve digital well-being, put your phone down and talk to people

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Mourning death by suicide: How you can provide support for the bereaved

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Alcohol's health benefits hard to prove, but harms are easy to document

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What is it about yawning?

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How to build a better, safer, more welcoming hospital

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State takeovers of schools are about political power, not school improvement

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3 reasons why the U.S. is vulnerable to big disasters

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Men suffer about 70 percent of fireworks injuries – and other 4th of July facts

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Why is suicide on the rise in the U.S. – but falling in most of Europe?

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How does your body 'burn' fat?

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A Father's Day reminder: Your kids aren't really growing up quickly

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Living with neighborhood violence may shape teens' brains

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Should I kill spiders in my home? An entomologist explains why not to

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If a parent doesn't get treatment for depressed child, is that abuse?

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Juul: Why a trendy e-cig is causing a social – and public health – commotion

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Why we hate making financial decisions – and what to do about it

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New migraine drug: A neurologist explains how it works

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Market for illegal sports betting in U.S.? Not even close to $150 billion

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Higher Education

What can we learn from the way graduates are decorating their caps?

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Avoid high student debt and dropping out by asking these 4 questions about any college

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Being clear about your last wishes can make death easier for you and loved ones

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FDA Peptides Emanuel

Penn bioethicist criticizes FDA panel's endorsement of six peptides

Concussions Schools Students

Public schools often lack sufficient support for students with concussions, report says

Smiles at Rittenhouse dentist reopening

Rittenhouse Square dental office that closed due to unsanitary practices is set to reopen

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How much coffee is safe to drink? American Heart Association weighs in

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Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the U.S. healthcare system often prevents it

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Why so many adults feel lonely and how to build stronger social connections

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