More than 4 billion people may not have access to clean water
Access to clean water is a human right — one that half of the world may not have. Out of […]
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Why mpox is a global health emergency — again
For the second time, the World Health Organization has declared that mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a global health emergency.
Expanding antibiotic treatment in sub-Saharan Africa could save kids’ lives
In some parts of sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 10 percent of children die before they turn 5 years old (SN: 8/3/22);
A newly approved ‘living drug’ could save more cancer patients’ lives
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What is ‘Stage 0’ breast cancer and how is it treated?
Actress Danielle Fishel made headlines last week when she announced that she had “very, very, very early” breast cancer. “It’s
The silent ‘blima’ of an Egyptian mummy could have been fixed after death
An ancient Egyptian mummy, dubbed the “Screaming Woman” for what appears to be an open-mouthed look of pain or fear,
Was Egypt’s first pyramid built with plumbing? The theory may hold water
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Hot spots on your face can show how well you’re aging
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The mysterious Stonehenge Altar Stone had its roots in Scotland
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A starvation protein reverses anorexia symptoms in mice
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