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Scientists Precisely Edit DNA In Human Embryos To Fix A Disease Gene Scientists have been tinkering with the DNA in humans and other living things for decades. But one thing has long been considered off-limits: modifying human DNA in any way that could be passed down for generations.
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In Breakthrough, Scientists Edit a Dangerous Mutation From Genes in Human Embryos Newly fertilized eggs before gene editing, left, and embryos after gene editing and a few rounds of cell division. A study published on Wednesday announced that edited human embryos can repair common and serious disease-causing gene mutations.
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First human embryo editing experiment in US 'corrects' gene for heart condition Scientists have successfully edited the DNA of human embryos to erase a heritable heart condition that is known for causing sudden death in young competitive athletes, cracking open the doors to a controversial new era in medicine.
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Liquid-filled iPhone cases recalled after reports of chemical burns (CNN) - Nearly 275,000 iPhone cases that contain glitter suspended in liquid are being recalled after reports of leakage that caused burns and skin irritation.
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People Are Being Burned By These iPhone Cases Filled With Glitter One company is even recalling the cases after at least 24 people suffered skin irritation or chemical burns. Posted on August 2, 2017, at 10:36 a.m.. Stephanie McNeal. BuzzFeed News Reporter. Share On facebook Share · Share On vk Share · Share On ...
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Quarter-Million Glitter iPhone Cases Recalled for Burn Hazard More than 260,000 glitter iPhone cases are being recalled because the sparkling mixture inside the cases can leak out and cause skin burns or irritation, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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Transgender Man Gives Birth To Baby Boy In Portland A transgender man birthed a baby in Portland this month. Trystan Reese and his partner of seven years, Biff Chaplow, delivered their first biological child, Leo Murray Chaplow, July 14.
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Senate To Hold Bipartisan Hearings To Stabilize Insurance Markets Updated 4:21 p.m. ET Aug. 1. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., announced today that the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee will hold bipartisan hearings on ways to stabilize the Affordable Care Act ...
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Your kitchen sponge is even grosser than you thought — here's how often you should replace it In fact, it's common knowledge among microbiologists that the things you use to clean your dishes are the dirtiest objects in your home.
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Deadly combination of cholera, hunger and conflict pushes Yemen to 'edge of a cliff' – senior UN official A suspected cholera patient is rushed into Al Joumhouri Hospital in Sana'a, Yemen. Photo: Giles Clarke for UNOCHA. Tweet. Print.
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The sponge in your kitchen sink is filled with bacteria — and no, you can't clean it Chuck Gerba, professor of microbiology at the University of Arizona, told the BBC in 2012 that a kitchen sponge is 200,000 times dirtier than a toilet seat.
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Global blindness set to 'triple by 2050' The number of blind people across the world is set to triple within the next four decades, researchers suggest. Writing in Lancet Global Health, they predict cases will rise from 36 million to 115 million by 2050, if treatment is not improved by better ...
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Baby Formula Industry Spends More On Marketing Than Governments Do Supporting Breastfeeding Moms Advertising promoting formula as the "gold standard" is a major reason breastfeeding rates lag behind global targets. By Eleanor Goldberg.
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Local 5-month-old boy fighting same disease that claimed life of Charlie Gard MATTAWAN, Mich. - A 5-month-old local boy is fighting the same, rare life-threatening disease that took the life of baby Charlie Gard in London, despite a court fight over acquiring experimental treatment.
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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile detected in Utah County Officials urge precautions as Utah County joins five other areas across Utah that have detected mosquitoes infected with the potentially lethal virus.
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Public health crisis: Opioid commission urges Trump to declare 'state of emergency' FILE - This Feb. 19, 2013 file photo shows hydrocodone-acetaminophen pills, also known as Vicodin, arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt.
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Study: Nearly Half Of People Who Use Cannabidiol Products Stop Taking Traditional Medicines The largest survey on cannabidiol or CBD usage to date found that women were more likely than men to use CBD and once they started using it, were likely to drop their traditional medicine.
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West Nile virus found in Westchester mosquitoes West Nile virus has been found in Westchester mosquitoes for the first time this summer, county officials said. Mosquitoes from Mount Vernon were collected on July 18 and two days later tests confirmed that batch had the virus, the county said in a ...
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Moderate, Heavy Drinkers More Likely To Reach Age 85 Without Dementia, Study Says CBS Local - Moderate to heavy alcohol drinkers are more likely to reach age 85 without developing dementia and similar cognitive issues when compared to non-drinkers, according to a new study from the University of California, San Diego.
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First human case of West Nile confirmed in Washoe County A North Valleys resident has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to local health officials. Spokesman Phil Ulibarri says even though the resident traveled outside of Washoe County and may have been exposed elsewhere, the presence of positive ...
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Oversupply of pain pills after surgery helps fuel opioid epidemic More than two-thirds of surgery patients in a recent study had prescription opioids left over after they recovered from their operations, and the vast majority failed to safely store or dispose of the often misused and abused pills, researchers say ...
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Medical pot growers approved to continue as Minnesota's registered suppliers Health commissioner cites medical and economic contributions, though one company was linked to smuggling charges. By Jeremy Olson Star Tribune.
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Want medical marijuana to succeed in Pa.? End draconian physician registry | Philly 420 A cannabis dispensary in Nevada. Pennsylvania requires doctors to register in order to write prescriptions for medical marijuana. by Chris Goldstein, Philly420 activevoiceradio@gmail.
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Positive West Nile Samples Collected In Haverford: DEP Delaware County has been undertaking anti-mosquito spraying operations to combat the spread of the virus. By Max Bennett (Patch Staff) - Updated August 2, 2017 9:54 am ET.
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Opioid Task Force Recommends State Of Emergency And (Sort Of) Bold Treatment Agenda New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks as U.S. President Donald Trump looks on at a panel discussion on opioid and drug abuse in the Roosevelt Room of the White House March 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.
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West Nile virus detected in Milford, Ashland Mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in Milford and Ashland this week. File photo. By Christopher Gavin Daily News Staff.
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Menthol limits: Ban could close vaping escape hatch for smokers Nam Y. Huh • Associated Press file Millions of people have been able to quit or cut back on smoking by switching to electronic cigarettes.
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Post-Stroke Antiplatelet Bleeding Risk Estimated in New Model A new scoring method may modestly help predict serious bleeding risk with antiplatelet drugs after an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), a study found.
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More Than Two-Thirds of Patients Have Leftover Opioids After Surgery Most patients who are prescribed opioids after surgery don't take all of the prescribed pills, leaving leftover opioids that could be used inappropriately, a new review of studies finds.
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Stopping statins after stroke may increase second-stroke risk (Reuters Health) - - Stopping cholesterol-lowering drugs soon after a stroke may increase the risk of a second stroke, according to a new study from Thailand.
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In 2 days, 8 more test positive for swine flu in Ghaziabad GHAZIABAD: Eight more persons tested positive for the H1N1 virus in the past two days in Ghaziabad, taking the total number of swine flu cases to 20 in the district so far.
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Dallas County Health Officials Monitor Possible Zika Cases In its latest update, Dallas County Health and Human Services says it is monitoring 13 cases involving either pregnant mothers or infants for possible Zika infection.
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Study: Blowing out birthday candles increases bacteria by 1400 percent (CNN/MEREDITH) -- A recent study by the Journal of Food Research confirms what you may already know: blowing out birthday candles spreads germs.
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Florida confirms its 1st sexually transmitted case of Zika in 2017 Florida has confirmed its first sexually transmitted case of Zika for this year, health officials said. The Florida Department of Health announced in a statement Tuesday that the case was reported in Pinellas County.
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Will Lowering Nicotine in Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit? The FDA is investigating whether cigarettes could be made 'nonaddictive' and if the lack of nicotine would encourage or discourage people from smoking more.
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Workplaces lack breastfeeding facilities, reveals survey Women feel that corporate offices lack breastfeeding and lactation facilities and accessories such as breast pumps, creches and proper feeding places.
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Los Angeles Times: Don't delay regulations for electronic cigarettes E-cigarettes don't contain the chemicals and tars of burning tobacco but have not been extensively studied, and there's no scientific consensus on the risks or advantages of "vaping.
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Global warming reduces protein in key crops Rising carbon dioxide levels from global warming will drastically reduce the amount of protein in staple crops like rice and wheat, leaving vulnerable populations at risk of growth stunting and early death, experts warned Wednesday.
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Germ-frosted cake? Researchers say blowing out birthday candles boosts bacteria Clemson, SC - Wishing against the spread of germs might sound like a buzzkill, but a recent study from Clemson University suggests it could be practical for people who enjoy birthday cake.
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Why You Might Want To Think Twice About Blowing Out Those Birthday Candles Candles may be an essential for a birthday cake, but science may have given us a reason to forego them. Apparently, blowing out birthday candles can increase the amount of bacteria on the cake by about 1,400%.
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Revealed: Brain 'switch' tells body to burn fat after a meal Dr Garron Dodd is on the left, Professor Tony Tiganis is on the right. Credit: Monash University. Scientists at Monash University's Biomedicine Discovery Institute have found a mechanism by which the brain coordinates feeding with energy expenditure ...
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Philippines Has Highest HIV Infection Growth Rate In Asia-Pacific MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines has registered the fastest-growing HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Asia-Pacific in the past six years with a 140-percent increase in the number of new infections, the health ministry and the United Nations said on Tuesday.
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