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Key takeaways from our investigation into the science behind an alternative autism therapy

While many clinics feature glowing testimonials from satisfied customers, patient experiences with MERT run a broad gamut. The Times spoke to...

Half a pound of this powder can remove as much CO2 from the air as a tree, scientists say

A typical large tree can suck as much as 40 kilograms of carbon dioxide out of the air over the course of...

Infant mortality in the U.S. worsened after Supreme Court limited abortion access

Infant deaths have increased in the United States since the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe vs. Wade and allowed states to...

Opinion: Don't be stupid: Skipping your COVID booster could reduce your IQ

The nation’s COVID-19 vaccination effort is failing. Last year, only 22% of adults received the latest COVID booster, which is less than...

Study: Severe COVID raised risk of heart attack, stroke as much as having heart disease

People hospitalized for COVID-19 early in the pandemic suffered an increased risk of serious “cardiac events” such as heart attacks and strokes...

Study finds Central Valley residents continually exposed to 'toxic soup' of pesticides

A recent UC Davis study found that as Central Valley residents go about their day, they regularly breathe in pesticides, including one...