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The New York Times —

How much weight comes back after stopping a weight-loss drug?

Quotes Michelle Hauser, clinical associate professor of surgery, comparing weight-loss drugs to other drugs that treat chronic conditions.

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ABC News —

Advancements in medical care could be saving lives amid conflicts around the world

Quotes Thomas Weiser, clinical professor of surgery, on how technology and social media have changed how doctors work in remote locations.

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Bloomberg —

The first Crispr therapy is just the start of the gene-editing revolution

Quotes Henry Greely, professor of law, on how gene-editing procedures are not a "magic bullet" for disease.

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Associated Press —

Agriculture gets its day at COP28, but experts see big barriers to cutting emissions

Cites a Stanford study that found in America and in the European Union, animal farming receives far more public financial support and lobbying attention than meat alternatives do.

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Washington Post —

Scientists studied twins’ diets. Those who ate vegan saw fast results

Article quotes Christopher Gardner, professor of medicine, on the results of switching to a diet without animal products.

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NPR —

Can a social media post change public opinion? Researchers weigh in

Interview with Jennifer Pan, professor of communication and senior fellow at FSI, on a study that looked at whether social media posts changed behavior.

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TIME —

AI should complement humans at work, not replace them, ‘Time’ panelists say

Article quotes James Landay, professor of engineering, on shaping AI so that it is a benefit for people.

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Wall Street Journal —

What will motivate more people to make their homes more energy efficient?

Article quotes Ram Rajagopal, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and of electrical engineering, arguing that “performance-based incentives reduce the upfront costs of solar panels for homeowners.”

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Wall Street Journal —

Why you are more likely to get sick this winter, in charts

Article quotes Yvonne Maldonado, professor of pediatrics, on a "normal" season of three respiratory illnesses.

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Wall Street Journal —

Why, and how, to break up with old friends

Article quotes Laura Carstenson, professor of psychology, on how most people actively prune their social networks.

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