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LA’s Fires Have Created Another Problem—Unsafe Drinking Water
Depressurization, the other big contributor to contamination, occurs when firefighting efforts draw massive amounts of water from the system in…
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The Best Air Quality Monitors We’ve Tried
Until I wrote about my quest for good air in my Brooklyn apartment, I didn’t know air quality monitors even…
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How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health—And How to Protect Yourself
As a series of massive fires continues to blaze through the Los Angeles area, blanketing neighborhoods with smoke and forcing…
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These Newly Identified Cells Could Change the Face of Plastic Surgery
So how could this new cell elude scientists and doctors for so long? In a way, it didn’t. Plikus and…
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The First US Bird Flu Death Is a Stark Warning
Nuzzo says it’s very possible that the Louisiana patient’s preexisting health conditions contributed to the severity of their illness, but…
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Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously
Like many other respiratory viruses, Williams says that hMPV tends to impact those with chronic lung diseases or existing conditions…
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Does Dry January Really Make People Healthier?
On Friday, U.S. surgeon general Vivek Murthy suggested a major change in how America labels alcoholic drinks: booze should come…
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Correcting Genetic Spelling Errors With Next-Generation Crispr
Sam Berns was my friend. With the wisdom of a sage, he inspired me and many others about how to…
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The 10 Coolest Things We’ve Seen So Far at CES 2025
Tech’s big show isn’t fully underway yet, but the odd and wonderful gadgets are already here. These are the coolest…
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Could Humans Have a Brain Microbiome?
The human gut microbiome plays a critical role in the body, communicating with the brain and maintaining the immune system…
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