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Study finds even a short-term visit to a severely polluted city is bad for your health.

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New study narrows the predicted timeframe for one worrying result of climate change.

Findings in mice point to new approach that may help make some metastatic breast cancers susceptible to immunotherapy.

UC San Diego matches increased fire danger with improved monitoring capability.