Thursday 28 March 2019

Woman Feels No Pain, Thanks to Gene Mutations

3d molecule illustration

And not only does her DNA allow Jo Cameron, a former school teacher from Scotland, to avoid physical pain, it also keeps her largely anxiety-free, too.



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Man Awarded $80 Million in Roundup Lawsuit

hodgkins lymphoma cells

In August, a different jury awarded another man $289 million in a Roundup-related lawsuit, but a judge later cut that to $78 million. Monsanto has appealed that case.



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At Age 71, She Has Never Felt Pain or Anxiety


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New York Sues Sackler Family Members and Drug Distributors


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FDA: Mammographers Must Report Breast Density

woman getting mammogram

Not only is dense breast tissue a risk factor for breast cancer, but mammograms can be difficult to interpret because dense tissue can obscure signs of breast cancer.



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