The Gene That Made Mice Squeak Strangely
A new study suggests that the NOVA1 gene may have been a key player in the evolution of human language.Scientists…
Heart Failure Deaths Are Rising. New Treatments Could Help.
New drugs and a growing awareness of the common condition offer hope for patients.Ann Ramirez first noticed something was wrong…
Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?
Q: I’ve heard that women need several hours more sleep per night than men do. Is this true?If you browse…
Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders
A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of…
Answering Life’s Health Questions, One Week at a Time
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together.There…
An Invisible Medical Shortage: Oxygen
Oxygen is vital to many medical procedures. But a safe, affordable supply is severely lacking around the world, according to…
‘There could be no NHS dentists in two years’
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What to Know About Buprenorphine
When President Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, one of his stated rationales was to force…
Is Fake Meat Better for You Than Real Meat?
Here’s what we do — and don’t — know.By Sean DongYou’ve probably heard these two bits of nutrition advice: Eat…
Louis Pasteur’s Relentless Hunt for Germs Floating in the Air
Louis Pasteur was at his most comfortable when working in his Paris laboratory. It was there that he had some…