Tuesday, 17 September 2019

Smog Particles Can Reach Developing Fetus: Study

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Air pollution can penetrate a pregnant woman's placenta and potentially threaten the health of a developing fetus, new research warns.



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Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek Heading Back to Chemo

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"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek is heading back for another round of chemotherapy after losing a large amount of weight and having his numbers rise sharply, he told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday.



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Alabama Man Free of Sickle Cell After Gene Therapy

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An Alabama man is free of sickle cell disease after receiving gene therapy for two years as part of a study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.



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Daily Low-Dose Aspirin May Help Some People

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Some people with good heart health still might benefit from taking daily low-dose aspirin, a new study from New Zealand says.



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Monday, 16 September 2019

Would a Purdue Bankruptcy Protect the Sacklers? Good Question.


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