A Deeper Understanding of Breast Cancer
AI finds new insights into molecular tumor properties using images of cells and tissue
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John Wesley Powell, Great Explorer of the American West
He was the first to survey the Colorado River, 150 years ago—and his ideas about water resources in that arid region were prescient
A Streamlined Pathway to Drug Approval
My son's case shows that an emphasis on patient experience data could foster drug development breakthroughs
You've Heard of Postpartum Depression but Probably Not Postpartum Anxiety
More accurately known as perinatal anxiety, and like most people, I had no idea it existed until it struck me
Cities Are Surprisingly Fragile
Congestion, rising housing prices, rising cost of living and increased homelessness are all stressors—but so-called social compacts can help
Cancer Prevention Should Start before Birth
We can now identify risk factors that seem to affect a developing fetus
Virtual Reality Might Be the Next Big Thing for Mental Health
The technology holds vast potential for insights into the workings of human brains
The Biggest Health Problem: Obesity
A sugary beverage tax is just a start, but it exemplifies the population-wide approach we need
Biothreats, Real and Imagined
We have more to fear from natural pathogens than from biological weapons
BDSM as a Tonic for Serious Illness
While my mother was on kidney dialysis, kinky sex gave her some of the best times of her life
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