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The popular diabetes drug metformin has been used for decades — and scientists just figured out its main mechanismScientists have debated whether the diabetes drug metformin acts primarily in the intestines or the liver. New findings clear up this confusion.
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Trump's childhood vaccine order will threaten children's safety, even if it doesn't directly change policyOpinion As president of the American Association of Immunologists, I believe President Trump's executive order on childhood vaccines could cause real harm, even if it may not impact policy in the long run.
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Peptides are the latest wellness fad. What are they, and are they safe?Explainer An FDA advisory panel has recommended making six unapproved peptides more accessible through compounding pharmacies — but scientists warn that easier access does not mean these experimental products have been proven safe or effective.
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What the US could learn from Japan's incentive for responsible antibiotic useScience spotlight The Japanese government incentivizes doctors to avoid prescribing antibiotics for certain ailments, but would the same approach work in the U.S.?
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FDA's approval of new mRNA vaccine does not necessarily signal the government's embrace of the technology, experts sayAnalysis The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an mRNA-based vaccine for influenza. Live Science asked experts what that means for the future of mRNA vaccines in the U.S.
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FDA approves first mRNA vaccine for seasonal fluThe Food and Drug Administration's approval of an mRNA vaccine for flu comes after the agency initially refused to review the approval request for the shot.
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'It's real, and it's happening': Antibiotic resistance in kids is rising around the world, massive study findsA global analysis shows how antibiotic resistance has been increasing among childhood infections.
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'Teach me! Doctor': Meet the pediatrician on a mission to boost parents' knowledge of childhood illnessesParents may struggle to learn all there is to know about children's health. A pediatrician in Saku, Japan, has made it his mission to help.
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'Rescheduling' cannabis would ease restrictions on science, opening the door to the largest investment in cannabis research we've seen to dateOpinion Rescheduling cannabis could mark a major shift in research, but it alone will not eliminate the scientific, regulatory and patient-access challenges that have shaped medical cannabis for decades.
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