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Earth's early primates evolved in the cold — not the tropics
Fossil spore and pollen data reveal our early ancestors evolved in cold, dry environments, with some even colonizing Arctic regions.
FDA panel has cast doubt on whether antidepressants are safe in pregnancy. Here's what the science actually says.
Decades of research show that SSRIs can be safely used during pregnancy. Meanwhile, untreated depression during pregnancy is associated with poor health outcomes like preterm birth and preeclampsia.
Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia
A prominent Nature study and related research raise the possibility that vaccines may have a broader role in experimental therapeutics outside the realm of infectious diseases.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids are mired in uncertainty amid conflicting federal guidance
Opinion Abrupt policy changes and confusing public messaging have injected confusion in back-to-school vaccine protocols.
You may not really be allergic to penicillin. Here's how to find out if you are.
As many as 1 in 5 Americans believe they have a penicillin allergy, but just a tiny fraction actually do. In recent years, it's gotten a lot easier to find out.
How AI companions are changing teenagers' behavior in surprising and sinister ways
Opinion A recent report found about three in four US teens have used AI companion apps – many of which have little to no safeguards from harmful content.
'Rogue waves' can be 65 feet tall, but they aren't 'freak occurrences,' data from North Sea reveals
Opinion Researchers have used lab models to study how rogue waves form, but these don't always transfer over to the natural world.
'Such caves weren't used for ordinary living': Rare finger grooves from ancient peoples found in glittering Australian cave
Thousands of years ago, adults and children left their marks on soft rock surfaces deep in this cave in GunaiKurnai Country.
