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US ‘right to try’ laws may not help dying get unapproved drugs
So-called “right to try” laws, intended to expand dying patients’ access to experimental treatments, may not work as expected –…
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These men ate 6,000 calories a day for science
A group of healthy guys recently took on a task some people would envy: They consumed 6,000 calories a day,…
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By reading a “signature” based on 150 of a person’s genes, researchers can determine the individual’s biological age, which may…
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Detroit student returns to school with teacher who gave her kidney
DETROIT – An 18-year-old returned to her Detroit high school Tuesday with a new kidney, donated by her gym teacher.…
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Genetic condition causes man to feel no pain
Imagine breaking your arm, but not realizing you were hurt until you saw the bone poking out. For one Washington…
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Safety concerns cloud early promise of powerful new cancer drugs
A new wave of experimental cancer drugs that directly recruit the immune system’s powerful T cells are proving to be…
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Alcohol dependence and bulimia may share common genetic risk factors
People who suffer from alcohol addiction may be more vulnerable to certain types of eating disorders – and vice versa.…
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Apps help patients with diabetes monitor their disease
Diabetics have a lot of information to keep track of when it comes to their health. Luckily, there are a…
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Effect of caffeine may depend on genetics, study says
It seems there’s a different study published every month about the health perks and risks of consuming too many or…
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