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Svetlana Mojsov

Biochemist who discovered GLP-1 named winner of 2026 Kimberly Prize

October 3, 2025

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peanut butter allergy

New tools boost how often pediatricians suggest early peanut introduction to infants

October 2, 2025

gun violence

Medicaid billed for 52% of U.S. hospital costs from gun injuries

September 26, 2025

overeating

Wearable sensors could reshape obesity treatment

September 17, 2025

heart failure

Black adults face heart failure nearly 14 years earlier than white patients

September 1, 2025

gun injuries

Kids in disadvantaged areas face up to 20 times higher odds of gun injuries

August 25, 2025

food allergies

Asthma drug shows promise in blocking food allergy reactions

August 7, 2025

heart

Most U.S. adults have hearts older than their actual age

July 30, 2025

us life expectancy

Life expectancy in California has not recovered since the pandemic

July 14, 2025

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