Nathan Seppa
Biomedical Writer (retired September 2015)
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All Stories by Nathan Seppa
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Science & Society
A parting shot of coffee
Science News biomedical writer Nathan Seppa gives some final thoughts on coffee, saunas and skepticism as he retires from the magazine after 18 years.
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Health & Medicine
Coffee reveals itself as an unlikely elixir
Coffee is earning a reputation as a health tonic, reducing risk for a long list of ailments and even lowering death rates.
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Health & Medicine
Earlier is better for HIV treatment
People infected with HIV benefit from starting a drug regimen early, an international study finds.
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Life
Experimental MERS vaccine shows promise
An experimental vaccine against the MERS virus triggers immune protection, a new study finds.
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Life
Source of liver’s ability to regenerate found
Scientists have identified stem cells behind the liver’s legendary ability to replenish its tissue.
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Health & Medicine
Spicy food linked to longevity
Spicy food in the diet seems to contribute to longevity, a study of thousands of people in a Chinese registry finds.
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Health & Medicine
Spicy food associated with longevity
Spicy food in the diet seems to contribute to longevity, a study of thousands of people in a Chinese registry finds.
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Health & Medicine
Ebola vaccine protects people in West Africa
In Guinea trial, zero cases of Ebola occurred in people potentially exposed who received immediate shots of a new experimental vaccine.
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Health & Medicine
Bystanders deliver on CPR
People suffering from cardiac arrest are more likely to survive without brain damage if a bystander performs CPR, new studies suggest.
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Health & Medicine
New cancer drugs wake up sleeping killer T cells
The immune system’s T cells, often evaded by tumors, might now resume the attack.
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Health & Medicine
An antidepressant may protect against Ebola
Zoloft and a heart drug keep most mice alive after exposure to Ebola.