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In a first, scientists have edited the DNA of human embryos that could turn into people using CRISPR In a step that some of the nation's leading scientists have long warned against and that has never before been accomplished, biologists in Oregon have edited the DNA of viable human embryos efficiently and apparently with few mistakes, according to a ...
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Can frequent, moderate drinking ward off diabetes? (CNN) It's not every day that medical studies say alcohol could be good for you. People who drink moderately often have a lower risk of developing diabetes than those who never drink, according to a new study published in Diabetologia, the journal of ...
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In US first, scientists edit genes of human embryos Last Updated Jul 27, 2017 1:50 PM EDT. For the first time in the United States, scientists have edited the genes of human embryos, a controversial step toward someday helping babies avoid inherited diseases.
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Slimy slugs inspire 'potentially lifesaving' medical glue A defensive mucus secreted by slugs has inspired a new kind of adhesive that could transform medicine, say scientists. The "bio-glue" is incredibly strong, moves with the body and crucially, sticks to wet surfaces.
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Study: West Virginia one of 20 dementia neurology deserts BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - According to recent data from the 2017 Alzheimer's Association International Conference in London, our state is one of 20 dementia neurology deserts.
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Charlie Gard's parents say hospital denied their "final wish" for dying son LONDON (Reuters) - The parents of Charlie Gard, a terminally ill baby who a judge ordered should be sent to a hospice to die, said Britain's top paediatric hospital had denied them their final wish to decide the arrangements for their son's death.
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New method may help distinguish frontotemporal dementia from Alzheimer's disease A new method may help determine whether a person has Alzheimer's disease or frontotemporal dementia, two different types of dementia that often have similar symptoms, according to a preliminary study published in the July 26, 2017, online issue of ...
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Newest Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens; Patient and Physician Registry Continues to Grow It's been nearly a month since the medical marijuana law was signed by the Governor and dispensaries, patients and physicians are slowly but surely seeing the results.
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California Growing Too Much Marijuana And Can't Get Rid of Surplus California's marijuana growers are producing far more pot than is consumed in-state - and will be forced to reduce crops under new regulations that ban exports, the Los Angeles Times reported.
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Will funding shortfalls derail HIV gains? PARIS, France. - HIV experts joined forces in an official Press conference at the 9th IAS Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2017) on Sunday to issue a strong call for a renewed global commitment to funding for HIV research and programmes, highlighting ...
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Prosecutor: Man killed doctor after pain medicine disagreement To some extent, Dr. Todd Graham was killed for refusing to write a pain pill prescription to the wife of the man who shot him. Dr.
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California has too much pot, and growers won't be able to export the surplus SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A leader of California's marijuana industry warned Wednesday that the state's cannabis growers produce eight times the pot that is consumed in the state so some will face "painful" pressure to reduce crops under new state ...
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Researchers question whether you should really finish your antibiotics (CNN) The standing argument that failing to complete a course of antibiotics could fuel the rise of antibiotic resistance has little evidence, a group of United Kingdom researchers argue in a new paper.
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Falling sperm counts threaten the human race? Don't get your shorts in a twist over it just yet Stories this week about a study reporting sperm counts among Western men have fallen by more than half in less than 40 years had researchers warning of a fertility "crisis" and others offering tips on how men could counteract the "shocking" and "all ...
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HIV Science Matters...Now More than Ever!!! Almost 20 years ago, I began my journey in the field of HIV. Like many of my current colleagues, I had zero intention of ever joining this field.
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West Nile virus found in nine birds, three mosquitoes in Saginaw County SAGINAW,MI -- The Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission has found an increase in West Nile virus in portions of Saginaw County.
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Talking to self help keep stress at bay, says study Researchers say referring to the self in third person helps people gain psychological distance enabling them to regulate emotions.
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Report: Scientists edit human embryos for first time in US (CNN) - America reportedly has moved ahead in a controversial race to tinker with human DNA -- but the scientific feat is shrouded in unanswered questions.
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Meta-analysis finds sperm counts dropped 50%, media predicts human extinction It's troubling, but keep in mind it's a meta-analysis and counts are still normal. Beth Mole - 7/27/2017, 7:50 AM. Enlarge · Getty | BSIP · reader comments 102.
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Dog in Lyman administered Narcan after ingesting medication LYMAN, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - A dog in Lyman was given Narcan by a York County Sheriff's sergeant after "inadvertently" ingesting oxycodone.
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Charlie Gard's parents say hospital denied their 'final wish' for dying son LONDON (Reuters) - The parents of Charlie Gard, a terminally ill baby who a judge ordered should be sent to a hospice to die, said Britain's top pediatric hospital had denied them their final wish to decide the arrangements for their son's death.
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These experimental treatments target brain cancer like John McCain's For patients, like Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who develop aggressive brain cancer, the first-line treatment is almost always radiation and chemotherapy.
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Tiny brain part may hold anti-ageing key A vital pea-sized component of the brain may be the key to holding back ageing and extending the human lifespan, research suggests.
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Sponsored Post: MMJ Telemedicine Platform NuggMD is Now Available in New York! NuggMD, a new medical cannabis service recently launched in New York, gives those in the Empire State a way to easily acquire a NY medical marijuana card.
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More E-Cigarettes, Fewer Tobacco Smokers? WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- More Americans are giving up cigarettes, and a new study suggests electronic cigarettes may be the reason why.
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Feeling stuck in negativity? Talking to yourself in third person may help you Feeling stuck in negativity? Talking to yourself may help you control emotions without taking any additional mental effort, researchers say, adding the talk has to be in third person.
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Whooping Cough Cases Double in Indiana in a Year, Prompting a Call to Vaccinate Vivian Keller, right, a registered nurse in Mt. Vernon, Wash., gave Alice Hansen, 2, a vaccine for whooping cough in 2012, during an outbreak in Washington State.
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Medical marijuana job fair in Pennsylvania draws hundreds A job fair for one of Pennsylvania's first medical marijuana processing plants has drawn hundreds of potential applicants. Videos posted on social media Thursday show hundreds of people in line hoping to land a job at PurePenn's future facility in ...
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Imported Maradol Papayas The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are advising that consumers not eat, restaurants not serve, and retailers not sell any Maradol papayas ...
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Texas reports first local Zika case of 2017 Texas health officials today announced the state's first probable local Zika infection of the year, which also appears to be the first local case reported in the United States for 2017.
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Nigeria: World Hepatitis Day - Know Your Status to Avoid Liver Diseases, Minister Urges Nigerians Ahead of the World Hepatitis Day, Nigerians have been urged to know their hepatitis status towards preventing liver diseases and hepatitis-related deaths.
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Scientists edited mice brains so that they live longer — and humans could be next In the future, scientists could be capable of editing our brains to help us live longer. Researchers managed to successfully manipulate the lifespan of mice by adjusting their brain's supply of hypothalamic neural stem cells, which they thought might ...
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State whooping cough cases double An increase of whooping cough cases statewide has the state health department urging residents to take precautions against the "very contagious" bacterial illness, according to a news release.
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Insufficient Sleep: Study Finds Some Who Sleep 6 Hours Have Larger Waistlines Than Those Who Get 9 Hours Adults in the UK who have poor sleep patterns are more likely to be overweight and obese and have poorer metabolic health, according to a new study.
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Ahead of World Day, UN agency says fight against hepatitis 'gaining momentum' A health worker displays a vaccine against Hib, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and hepatitis B at a storage facility in the south-western city of Khulna, Bangladesh.
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Specific area of the brain helps keep the body young Age may not be a state of mind, but the brain is definitely involved. That's the conclusion of a study published on Wednesday in the journal Nature, which provides compelling evidence that a specific structure in the brain, called the hypothalamus ...
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Glioblastoma, a formidable foe, faces a 'reservoir of resilience' in McCain A diagnosis of glioblastoma did not keep John McCain from the Capitol to cast a crucial vote that could end Obamacare, a reminder that stats are one thing, but human beings are another.
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Healdsburg, Windsor join efforts for this year's Relay For Life One hot summer morning, dozens of Windsor and Healdsburg community members poured into Keiser Park to raise money for the American Cancer Society and support research efforts for a cure.
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Largest global humanitarian crisis unfolds in Yemen, UN says The world's worst cholera outbreak is unfolding amid the world's largest humanitarian crisis, crippling health, water and sanitation facilities in the country, and creating ideal conditions for diseases to spread, three U.N agencies reported on Wednesday.
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Want to improve your memory? Have a drink after studying If you suffer from a bad memory, there could be a simple solution to help improve it. Just grab a drink after studying something new, because scientists say booze could boost your ability to retain information.
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Eating Sugar Makes Men Sad but Not Women, 30-Year Study Indicates A new study indicates that men may want to monitor sugar in their diets a little closer. Researchers have linked higher sugar intake to an increased likelihood of mental health problems in men more than women in a study spanning more than 30 years ...
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Video game breaks can beat stress at work Feeling stressed while at work? Playing video games may help, say scientists who suggest that engaging in such enjoyable activities during short breaks can help employees recharge themselves.
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