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Tariffs are likely to raise food costs. Some of your favorite varieties of produce may become less available as well, says Northeastern University food expert. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie, File)

Tariffs may raise food costs. But what about availability for fresh fruits and vegetables?

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The CDC says that a 2020 surveillance study showed that one in 36 eight-year-olds had autism spectrum disorder, which averaged to 4% of boys and 1% of girls. Getty Images

What is causing autism rates to rise? And should we be concerned?

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A Northeastern researcher is departing from previous sleep apnea diagnostics by using brain signals to detect if someone has the condition. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Researcher figures out how to diagnose people with sleep apnea while they’re awake

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Portrait of a female nurse in a modern classroom environment. Wearing medical scrubs and writing notes in a notebook. The student is looking directly at the camera and smiling. Another female classmate can be seen in the background working on a laptop.

5 Types of Master’s Degrees in Healthcare to Consider

Exploring healthcare master’s degrees? Discover five options—like public health, nursing, and pharmaceutical sciences—to advance your career.

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Northeastern researchers have partnered with a healthcare provider and digital pathology company to improve its AI cancer detection tools. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Northeastern AI researchers partner with Santovia Path AI and Prima CARE to develop cancer detection tools

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Pope Francis has been in the hospital since last month battling double pneumonia. Photo By: Alexandra Buxbaum/Sipa USA via AP Image)

Pope Francis remains hospitalized for double pneumonia. How common is his condition among the elderly?

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Community Health Project Puts Research Power in the Hands of Home Health Aides

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Is it flu or COVID? A new at-home test has the answers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

How accurate are the new at-home flu tests? Northeastern experts explain

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Games from the Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness and Well-Being helped test whether people can improve their working memory skills. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Can you train your brain for better memory? This Northeastern study points to yes

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Beyond sex disparities, the study also revealed significant contrasts in age and racial demographics. Getty Images

Research reveals higher suicide rates among female physicians than other women

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