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A South African patient with drug-resistant tuberculosis waits to be seen by a doctor at a Johannesburg hospital.

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New Drug Could Be Game Changer For Drug-Resistant TB. But A Question Looms

4:44pm August 16, 2019

by Susie Neilson

People with drug-resistant tuberculosis take many pills over a long period of time. Cure rate is low. The FDA has now approved a drug with great promise. But Doctors Without Borders has concerns.

We all struggle with healthy habits — including experts. They just have science-tested tips to get them back on track.

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Fresh Starts, Guilty Pleasures And Other Pro Tips For Sticking To Good Habits

11:07am August 16, 2019

by L. Carol Ritchie

For most of us, sticking to a good habit is a battle of wills. But the researchers who study habit formation turn to science to help curtail their own tendency to slack off.

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Across NC, More Parents Are Using Religious Exemption To Avoid Vaccinating Children

9:45am August 16, 2019

The wide-open spaces of Arco, Idaho, appeal to some doctors with a love of the outdoors.

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Creative Recruiting Helps Rural Hospitals Overcome Doctor Shortages

7:47pm August 15, 2019

by Yuki Noguchi

Recruiting doctors to come to work in rural hospitals has always been a challenge, especially in a hot job market. But some hospitals in remote areas are finding ways to lure much-needed talent.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to require tobacco companies to include 13 health warnings on cigarette packaging and advertisements.

New Look For Cigarettes? FDA Proposes Graphic Warnings On Packages And Ads

7:10pm August 15, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

The Food and Drug Administration has rolled out a proposed rule to require tobacco companies to include graphic warnings, depicting some of the lesser known health risks of smoking tobacco products.

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FDA Rolls Out New Graphic Warnings For Cigarette Packages And Tobacco Ads

5:56pm August 15, 2019

by Richard Harris

The FDA is once again proposing graphic warning labels for tobacco products. A previous effort was blocked by lawsuits. The new warnings are less graphic than the agency's previous attempt.

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A Harvard research team's prototype of a portable exosuit is made of cloth components worn at the waist and thighs. A computer that's built into the shorts uses an algorithm that can sense when the user shifts between a walking gait and a and running gait

These Experimental Shorts Are An 'Exosuit' That Boosts Endurance On The Trail

5:10pm August 15, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

No ordinary pair of shorts, these were designed by Harvard scientists to work with the wearer's own leg muscles when walking or running, and might make a soldier's heavy loads easier to carry.

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Many seniors take multiple drugs, which can lead to side effects like confusion, lightheadedness and difficulty sleeping. Doctors who specialize in the care of the elderly often recommend carefully reducing the medication load.

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Do You Need All Those Meds? How To Talk To Your Doctor About Cutting Back

5:02pm August 15, 2019

by Luisa Torres

Drug combinations can cause side effects like confusion and dizziness — and even increase the risk for falls. Here's how to talk to your doctor about reducing or eliminating some prescriptions.

What This Congolese City Is Doing To Stop Ebola From Spreading

4:37pm August 15, 2019

by Eyder Peralta

The eastern Congolese city of Goma is grappling with Ebola. Antiseptic washes, thermometers and road blocks are in place. But Congolese say they have far bigger things to worry about then infection.

Therapists Marcela Ot'alora and Bruce Poulter are trained to conduct MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. In this reenactment, they demonstrate how they help guide and watch over a patient who is revisiting traumatic memories while under the influence of MDMA.

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MDMA, Or Ecstasy, Shows Promise As A PTSD Treatment

4:37pm August 15, 2019

by Will Stone

Drugs like molly and ecstasy may be best known for giving partyers euphoric feelings. But MDMA, the drugs' psychoactive ingredient, is proving effective at treating severe trauma when used in therapy.