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Why Amazon Makes A Big Pharmacy Move In 2020

Amazon is quietly talking to health insurance companies about new ways to integrate online pharmacy services into medical plans and employer health benefits.

Doctors Use Youtube And Google All The Time. Should You Be Worried?

There’s a lot of great information on the Internet — and some of it is even true!

The Must-Read Brain Books of 2019, Part 2

The must-read brain books of 2019 covered topics ranging from addictions to perception to sleep to emotions. Part two of this two-part list offers four selections, each a worthy contribution to our ever-evolving understanding of all things mind.

The Must-Read Brain Books of 2019, Part 1

The must-read brain books of 2019 covered topics ranging from addictions to perception to sleep to emotions. Part one of this two-part list offers five selections, each a worthy contribution to our ever-evolving understanding of all things mind.

Rep. John Lewis Has Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer, What Does This Mean?

This champion of civil rights and longtime Congressman from Georgia just revealed a very, very tough diagnosis.

Study: Transgender Children Recognize Their Authentic Gender At Early Age, Just Like Other Kids

Researchers found gender identity is as strong in trans kids as it is among those identifying as cisgender.

This New Laser System Can Take Images Inside Your Body Remotely

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they have created an alternative to conventional ultrasound that doesn’t come in contact with the body and can produce an image from up to one meter away.

The Top 5 Cutest Animals To Cause Infectious Disease Outbreaks This Decade

As the 2010’s come to an end, what’s been the most common pathogen in infectious disease outbreaks spread by pets? Here’s a hint. It rhymes with umbrella, ella, ella.

Check-Cap’s Swallowable X-Ray Pill Allows For Prep-Free Colon Cancer Screenings

Check-Cap’s swallow-able capsule uses low-dose x-rays to screen the digestive system while it moves along the GI tract. These scans are used to primarily detect precancerous polyps in the colon, making the capsule a preventative test, not a cancer trea…

Why The Pentagon Is Warning US Military Not To Use Recreational Genetic Test Kits

The Pentagon warned US Military personnel not to use at home DNA kits because they may yield inaccurate results — but could these kits also compromise security of our military?