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Scientists Track “Social Jet Lag” Sleeping Habits With Twitter Data
A two-year analysis of nearly a quarter of a million Twitter users reveals how Americans’ social lives are taking a toll on their sleep schedules.
How Zika and Dengue Exploit the Mother-Child Relationship
Due to the similarities between these closely-related viruses, mothers who have experienced Zika infections may have babies with a higher risk of suffering severe dengue, and vice versa.
Inside the Mind of a Red Sox Fan
Sports like baseball help researchers to investigate the us-against-them mentality that characterizes many of our social and political groups.
Is the F.D.A.-Approved Dsuvia As Dangerous As It Seems?
The drug, called Dsuvia, is 10 times stronger than fentanyl and will be limited to medical use in hospitals and other supervised sites.
Operation: Heart Transplant
Enter our virtual NOVA operating theatre, where you will be given a scalpel and perform a heart transplant of your own.
Helping Children Born Dependent on Opioids
A therapy program enables children born with neonatal abstinence syndrome to build skills.
How a Teenager's Opioid Prescription Led to Dependence
Severe muscle cramps landed this teen in the hospital, where she was prescribed opioids.
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