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The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Skeletal Health

October 12, 2023 | Scientists identify gut bacteria linked to bone density, strength.

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Outdoor Air Pollution May Increase Non-Lung Cancer Risk in Older Adults

August 29, 2023 | New study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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Communities of Color Disproportionately Exposed to PFAS Pollution in Drinking Water

August 3, 2023 | New study reveals communities with higher proportions of Black and Hispanic/Latino residents are more likely to be exposed to PFAS.

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NIH Spent $8.1B for Phased Clinical Trials of Drugs Approved 2010-19, ~10% of Reported Industry Spending

July 21, 2023 | Bentley University study further describes public and private sector investments in pharmaceutical innovation.

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In the Thick of it

June 21, 2023 | Scenes of smoke-blanketed Northeast likely to repeat, one expert says. Another offers advice for reducing harm to health.

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NIH Toughens Enforcement of Delayed Clinical Trials Reporting

June 5, 2023 | Agency says it has brought more than 200 tardy investigators into compliance since July 2022.

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To Boost Cancer Immunotherapy’s Fighting Power, Look to the Gut

May 23, 2023 | Study reveals gut microbes alter body’s response to cancer immunotherapy.

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Scientists Regenerate Hair Cells that Enable Hearing

May 11, 2023 | Researchers move closer to gene therapy solution for hearing loss.

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