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AI helped diagnose 18 children whose rare diseases had stumped doctors​AI helped diagnose 18 children whose rare diseases had stumped doctors 

AI helped diagnose 18 children whose rare diseases had stumped doctors​AI helped diagnose 18 children whose rare diseases had stumped doctors 

 New research from Boston Children’s Hospital’s center for rare diseases and the AI company OpenAI reveals that off-the-shelf AI tools can help identify which errors in patients’ genomes might be causing the children’s diseases. NBC News’ Jared Perlo discusses the findings of the research.  ​​New research from Boston Children’s Hospital’s center for rare diseases and the…

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On TikTok, sunscreen misinformation goes viral​On TikTok, sunscreen misinformation goes viral 

On TikTok, sunscreen misinformation goes viral​On TikTok, sunscreen misinformation goes viral 

 Videos promoting misinformation about sunscreen got more engagement on the platform despite making up a fraction of the most popular posts, a study found.  ​​Videos promoting misinformation about sunscreen got more engagement on the platform despite making up a fraction of the most popular posts, a study found. 

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FDA panel recommends Moderna’s mRNA flu shot for older adults​FDA panel recommends Moderna’s mRNA flu shot for older adults 

FDA panel recommends Moderna’s mRNA flu shot for older adults​FDA panel recommends Moderna’s mRNA flu shot for older adults 

 The vaccine was found to be about 27% more effective than the standard flu shot in a late-stage trial. The FDA and the CDC still must sign off on the vaccine before it’s available.  ​​The vaccine was found to be about 27% more effective than the standard flu shot in a late-stage trial. The FDA and…

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Experimental fentanyl vaccine showed promise in an early-stage trial​Experimental fentanyl vaccine showed promise in an early-stage trial 

Experimental fentanyl vaccine showed promise in an early-stage trial​Experimental fentanyl vaccine showed promise in an early-stage trial 

 An experimental vaccine aimed at preventing fentanyl overdoses showed promise in an early-stage clinical trial, according to the drugmaker, ARMR Sciences. NBC News’ Berkeley Lovelace Jr. explains how this breakthrough could combat the opioid crisis.  ​​An experimental vaccine aimed at preventing fentanyl overdoses showed promise in an early-stage clinical trial, according to the drugmaker, ARMR Sciences. NBC…

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Oldest evidence of plague outbreak found in prehistoric graves, rewriting the disease’s history​Oldest evidence of plague outbreak found in prehistoric graves, rewriting the disease’s history 

Oldest evidence of plague outbreak found in prehistoric graves, rewriting the disease’s history​Oldest evidence of plague outbreak found in prehistoric graves, rewriting the disease’s history 

 A new study describes the oldest evidence of a plague outbreak ever found, in a set of skeletons excavated from prehistoric graves in Siberia dating back 5,500 years.  ​​A new study describes the oldest evidence of a plague outbreak ever found, in a set of skeletons excavated from prehistoric graves in Siberia dating back 5,500 years. 

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Important Steps You Can Take to Protect Brain Health as You Age​Important Steps You Can Take to Protect Brain Health as You Age 

Important Steps You Can Take to Protect Brain Health as You Age​Important Steps You Can Take to Protect Brain Health as You Age 

 June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month so Dr. Richard Isaacson joins TODAY to share important steps you can take to protect your brain as you age. Tips include putting a focus on learning, taking care of your teeth and more.  ​​June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month so Dr. Richard Isaacson joins TODAY to share…

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How GLP-1 Weight Fluctuations Are Driving Up Clothing Returns​How GLP-1 Weight Fluctuations Are Driving Up Clothing Returns 

How GLP-1 Weight Fluctuations Are Driving Up Clothing Returns​How GLP-1 Weight Fluctuations Are Driving Up Clothing Returns 

 Popular weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, have already transformed how people shop for food. Now, they’re impacting the way users buy their clothes as they slim down. But with so many shoppers uncertain about their fit and size, retailers are seeing a surge in returns that’s proving to be very costly. NBC’s Emilie…

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Best Oral Care Products: Toothbrushes, Whiteners, More​Best Oral Care Products: Toothbrushes, Whiteners, More 

Best Oral Care Products: Toothbrushes, Whiteners, More​Best Oral Care Products: Toothbrushes, Whiteners, More 

 From toothbrushes and toothpastes, to whiteners that actually work, mouthwashes and more, NBC reporter Zoe Malin joins TODAY to share some top editor picks from NBC Select’s list of 50 Best Oral Products.  ​​From toothbrushes and toothpastes, to whiteners that actually work, mouthwashes and more, NBC reporter Zoe Malin joins TODAY to share some top editor…

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Nara Organics recalls infant formula after three babies are diagnosed with botulism​Nara Organics recalls infant formula after three babies are diagnosed with botulism 

Nara Organics recalls infant formula after three babies are diagnosed with botulism​Nara Organics recalls infant formula after three babies are diagnosed with botulism 

 Nara Organics recalled its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula sold nationwide after three children in three states developed infant botulism, according to federal health officials  ​​Nara Organics recalled its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula sold nationwide after three children in three states developed infant botulism, according to federal health officials 

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