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An investigation published by The BMJ today reveals the extent of fossil fuel industry involvement in medical research, ...

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Recent research has highlighted the bone-health risks of taking thyroid medication, prescribed to 23 million Americans.

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison spent $1.7 billion on research last fiscal year, bumping it up to number six out of 920 ...

Analysis of neuroimaging studies shows that close attention to experimental design can increase the statistical robustness of ...

The sound of traffic is not only linked to increased stress and anxiety, researchers found, it also muddies the mental health ...

From dreams of winning the lottery to doing daily chores—a new survey has revealed what Americans are dreaming about.