The initial goal to recruit 1 million Americans to analyze genetic information as part of the government’s “precision medicine” initiative…
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Terminally ill child receives honorary high school diploma
A young Illinois boy with a rare, fatal condition has received an honorary high school diploma from a graduating class.…
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17-year-old boy with ‘devil hands’ undergoes life-changing plastic surgery
A 17-year-old boy whose disability prevented him from lowering his arms below his head is enjoying regular use of his…
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Ford creates allergy-friendly cars
Allergies have been on the rise over the past 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…
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FDA approves imaging drug for cancer lymph nodes
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new imaging drug to help doctors locate lymph nodes in…
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Could a blood test diagnose depression?
Interesting news in the mental health world: Researchers at Northwestern University have developed an early version of a blood test…
Read MoreDouble blow for Roche as Alzheimer’s, breast cancer studies fail
ZURICH/LONDON – Roche said on Friday it was ending a late-stage study of an experimental Alzheimer’s drug after it failed…
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Gene mutation discovery boosts interest in heart drug
Scientists have discovered gene mutations that give people naturally lower cholesterol levels and cut their risk of heart disease in…
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Scientists using 3D-printed models to study biological molecules
With everything from violins to rifles being made on 3d printers, it seems the devices have taken the notion of…
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