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More and more women in Africa are using long-acting contraceptives, changing their lives

Benjamin Davis Tyler

Countries with limited budgets usually choose to pay for health services considered more essential, such as vaccines, rather than reproductive health, said Dr. Ayman Abdelmohsen, head of the family planning…

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The setback deals a severe blow to Neuralink’s first brain implant patient, but he remains optimistic

Benjamin Davis Tyler

All work is strictly regulated by the FDA, which evaluates the risks and benefits of the procedures and is expected to first consider the use of these devices in people…

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Morrie Markoff, considered the oldest man in the United States, dies at 110

Benjamin Davis Tyler

As of April, the world's oldest living man is believed to be Englishman John Alfred Tinniswood at 111 years old, according to Guinness World Records. (Guinness lists María Branyas Morera,…

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Fauci says the idea that he hid a lab leak is ‘absurd’

Benjamin Davis Tyler

Monday is the first opportunity for lawmakers to ask him about his agency's record-keeping practices. For Republicans on the committee, the hearing is also the culmination, so far, of a…

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The transplanted pig kidney is removed from the patient

Benjamin Davis Tyler

In April, Ms. Pisano became the second person to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig. Hers was a particularly complicated case: she suffers from heart and kidney…

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Personal conflicts, even violence, are not uncommon in long-term care

Benjamin Davis Tyler

Those most likely to be involved are younger and able to walk, "able to move and put themselves in harm's way," Dr. Pillemer said. Most had at least moderate cognitive…