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Expert group says embryo genetic modification should be allowed
WASHINGTON – Research involving genetic modification of human embryos, though controversial, is essential to gain basic understanding of the biology…
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Heart rate in teen boys linked to violent crime in adulthood
Boys with a low resting heart rate during their teen years may be at increased risk for committing violent crimes…
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A new study suggests high school students suffer from sleep loss following the change to daylight saving time— a consequence…
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Child has eyelashes removed after doctors find 20 lice
A Chinese child complaining of irritated eyes learned the source of her discomfort was 20 lice that doctors found had…
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Woman left paralyzed by car accident creates wheelchair-friendly jeans
When a car accident left Heidi McKenzie a T-4 paraplegic at the age of 21, she put her fashion dreams…
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FDA approves OxyContin for use by children ages 11 to 16
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the powerful painkiller OxyContin for a new use in children…
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High school baseball player recovering after wreck that shattered his facial bones
One year after a horrific car accident shattered his facial bones, an Atlanta high school baseball player is stepping back…
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Instead of curbing drinking, college kids try to curb consequences
A new study of college students finds that some of their “protective strategies” when they plan on drinking are actually…
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