Autopsies suggest surgical grafts passed on Alzheimer’s disease
There is growing evidence that Alzheimer's disease was spread via surgical grafts as well as growth hormone donations several decades ago
How to save Flint in Michigan from lead-poisoned drinking water
The US government has promised $80 million in emergency funds to save the city from lead in the drinking water, but how do you actually go about the task?
Six in hospital after French pain relief drug trial goes wrong
One person has been declared brain-dead, and four others are in critical condition after a trial of a drug at a hospital in Rennes, France, went wrong
How to Use Science to Make Safe Eggnog With Raw Eggs
Eggnog should be your go-to holiday tipple. Here's how to make it safe, and delicious.
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Taking Antidepressants While Pregnant May Raise Autism Risks, But It’s Complicated
Mothers who take antidepressants are more likely to give birth to children who become autistic. What does that mean?
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What’s Inside E-Cigarette Juice: Alcohol, More Alcohol, and Lots of Secrets
Are e-cigs safer than cigarettes? Maybe. E-cig juices and devices remain unregulated in the US, so the health effects remain foggy.
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Republicans Are Trying to Sneak an E-Cigarette Exemption Past the FDA
An obscure provision could exempt current e-cigarettes from a lot of regulation forever, all by going around the Food and Drug Administration.
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How Many C-Sections Is Too Many C-Sections?
Nobody knows how to make babies any more.
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Microbiome Startup uBiome Will Sequence Poop for the CDC
uBiome wants to shift its business from direct-to-consumer kits to clinical tests ordered by doctors.
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The Theranos Scandal Could Become a Legal Nightmare
Depending on how the facts bear out, the Theranos saga could be a boon for lawyers.
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