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What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife?

Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection, officials in New Mexico announced Friday. Hantavirus, found throughout the world, is spread by contact with rodents or their urine or feces. It...

CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women

A new government report adds to evidence that the HPV vaccine, once called dangerous by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is preventing cervical cancer in young women.The report...

Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential

Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research.The study was small — just 48 adults — and lasted just over...

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