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How genes work together to shape how much you smoke

How genes work together to shape how much you smoke

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderSmoking harms nearly every organ in the body and causes many diseases. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaTake a puff of nicotine for the first time, a

How genes work together to shape how much you smoke

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderSmoking harms nearly every organ in the body and causes many diseases. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaTake a puff of nicotine for the first time, a
Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit

Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit

by Jonathan Wynn and Daniel Skinner,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainDoes living near a hospital make you more likely to get the health care you need?Even though thefederal governm

Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit

by Jonathan Wynn and Daniel Skinner,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainDoes living near a hospital make you more likely to get the health care you need?Even though thefederal governm
A promising drug delivery method could replace injections with pills

A promising drug delivery method could replace injections with pills

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, treatment often involves lifelong injections. Fear of needles, injection-associated infe

A promising drug delivery method could replace injections with pills

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, treatment often involves lifelong injections. Fear of needles, injection-associated infe
Understanding Mpox: Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention

Understanding Mpox: Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention

Mpox is a serious viral illness that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Preventive measures, including vaccination and self-care practices, are essential to control the spread of the virus.

Understanding Mpox: Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention

Mpox is a serious viral illness that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Preventive measures, including vaccination and self-care practices, are essential to control the spread of the virus.
Filling in genomic blanks for disease studies works better for some groups than others

Filling in genomic blanks for disease studies works better for some groups than others

by Wayne Lewis,Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding how genetics affect health is an essential first step toward treating and preventing a host of disease

Filling in genomic blanks for disease studies works better for some groups than others

by Wayne Lewis,Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding how genetics affect health is an essential first step toward treating and preventing a host of disease