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Health
FDA advisors express skepticism as they debate MDMA therapy for PTSD
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Environment
Plastic junk? Researchers find tiny particles in men's testicles
The new study has scientists concerned that microplastics may be contributing to reproductive health issues.
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Health
Research into the chemical found in ecstasy is plagued with allegations of misconduct
MDMA — the chemical found in the drug ecstasy — has appeared effective for treating PTSD in clinical trials. But there are concerns about the quality of the research.
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Health
As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidence
Clinical trials of MDMA have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research. A June hearing scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to address them.
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National
The U.S. may be missing human cases of bird flu, scientists say
Officially, only one person has caught the illness during the current outbreak. But with limited testing, cases could be flying under the radar.
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Science
As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer
Health officials say there's very little risk to humans from the bird flu outbreak among dairy cattle, but there's still much they don't know. Here are four questions scientists are trying to answer.
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Health
Why are traces of bird flu showing up in the milk supply?
Although federal health officials say the risk to the public remains low, traces of bird flu have been found in pasteurized milk on store shelves.
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Science
Here's what worries scientists about bird flu's spread among cattle
Avian influenza is still spreading among dairy cattle. Scientists are paying close attention to how the virus is changing and what that means for its pandemic potential.
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National
A strain of the bird flu virus has been detected in a human in Texas
Health officials say a human case of the H5N1 bird flu has been found in Texas in a person exposed to dairy cattle. The risk to people remains low, but the virus bears watching.
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Health
Your muscles keep time too. How circadian rhythms affect your workout and your health
Scientists think the timing of exercise might matter for performance — and for your overall health. Here's what to know about their latest findings.