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The marvels of science, coupled with public health measures, have allowed me, as an oncologist, to preserve the personal element that makes my patient encounters more meaningful.

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Monkeypox, which spreads through intimate contact, poses yet more public health challenges for campuses weary of a coronavirus pandemic now in its third year.

Although statements on sport-related concussion define the standard of care, the study suggests that they are based on data largely excluding female athletes.

Health authorities said Friday that the polio virus has been found in New York City wastewater, suggesting “likely local circulation of the virus.”

Diagnosed with the condition, photographer Georgie Wileman began her project because the ailment is so misunderstood.

Without major changes in the law, tech companies have few ways to resist demands for records in states where abortion is illegal.

Reports from Nigeria beginning in 2017 suggested the virus appeared to be spreading through sexual contact and affecting mostly young men.

The recommendations signal the Biden administration has decided the lower covid fatality rate in a heavily vaccinated nation allows less demanding guidelines.

We answer your most pressing questions about the monkeypox vaccine.