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Food Allergies

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Children and Nearsightedness

Special contacts help slow eye changes.

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Artificial Senses

Researchers evoked the sense of touch in paralyzed patients.

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Building a Better Flu Vaccine

Scientists work to improve protection of annual shots.

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