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Doctors can provide alternative forms of screening for colon and rectal cancer but sometimes have a good reason to stick...

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Many middle-income countries are left out of the deal, widening a gulf in access to critical medicines.

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The S.E.C. alleged shortcomings in research said to support the drug, and its developer agreed to a $40 million settleme...

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The state said that despite a doctor’s recommendation and state law, a Catholic hospital declined to provide an abortion...

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The death, which was reported on Friday, is only the fifth fatal human rabies case in Minnesota since 1975, health offic...

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A pet trust designates a new guardian for companion animals and sets aside funds for their care. Better yet, it’s legall...

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Specialized viewfinders installed across state parks let visitors with red-green colorblindness see more distinct colors...

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The birth defects were more likely, but still very uncommon, in infants conceived through certain fertility treatments, ...

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International health experts have begun to shift their focus to try to provide access to basic drugs in countries where ...

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A new report calls for public education and closing of legal loopholes to keep the public safe.

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