Medicine and Health – Page 15

Things to Bring to College That You Can’t Buy at Target

They won’t add bulk to the car or much cost to the bill, but they’ll help keep your college student safer. Pepperoni is also involved.

By Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard

Cholesterol Dietary Supplements and Herbal Remedies Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Japan Medicine and Health Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

Deaths Linked to Japanese Supplement Suddenly Rise to 80

The case, involving a supplement intended to reduce cholesterol, has put attention on how companies are allowed to self-report claims about their products.

By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno

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Gilead Shot Provides Total Protection From HIV in Trial of Young African Women

An injection given just twice a year could herald a breakthrough in protecting the population that has the highest infection rates.

By Stephanie Nolen

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Biden Proposes Dropping Medical Debt From Credit Reports

The move would offer relief to millions of Americans who need a better credit score to get an apartment or a car, but it would not wipe out their financial obligations.

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Sarah Kliff