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Survivor says doctor saved her life. Together they’re marking National Cancer Survivor Month

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Among new dads, 64% take less than two weeks off after the baby is born

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fast tracking drug discovery

New ‘molecular GPS’ will fast-track drug discovery

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Northwestern Medicine radiology

New AI transforms radiology with speed, accuracy never seen before

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menopause drug

Menopause drug may help prevent invasive breast cancer, clinical trial finds

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SNAP shields kids from future heart disease risks, study finds

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neurons alzheimer nanotherapy

Sugar-coated nanotherapy dramatically improves neuron survival in Alzheimer’s model

May 14, 2025

breastfeeding wearable

Got data? Breastfeeding device measures babies’ milk intake in real time

May 14, 2025

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