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Researchers Mapped 570 Unproven Stem Cell Clinics In The U.S.
A surprisingly large number of U.S. clinics — 570 — sell unproven stem cell treatments for everything from bum knees to cancer, a new study finds.
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After Abortion Controversy, AmeriCorps’ Health Program Is Shutting Down
AmeriCorps’ large and beloved federal program for training health care workers is shutting down after 20 years, after a run-in with abortion politics.
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First Monkeys With Zika Show That Pregnancy Prolongs Infection
A study of Zika infections in monkeys shows the virus typically goes away in 10 days, but lingers much longer during pregnancy.
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A Nasty Political Fight Is Brewing On Stem Cells — Again
A senate bill would loosen FDA rules on controversial stem cell clinics. “These politicians have no clue what they are talking about,” one scientist said.
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After 20-Year Hiatus, Will Lawmakers Restart The CDC’s Gun Research?
Congress has blocked federal research on gun deaths and injuries for two decades. In the wake of the Orlando shooting, doctors are calling for $10 million in CDC research, and one Senator says it might happen.
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Zika Is Spreading Fast In Puerto Rico, Could Reach 25% Of Population
About 1.1% of blood donors in Puerto Rico are testing positive for the Zika virus. The blood screening suggests that about 25% of the island’s population will catch Zika this year.
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ISIS Groups Gather Online Before Real World Attack, Computer Scientists Find
ISIS supporters lack any real online leadership but find each other quickly and efficiently, according to a new study of 196 pro-ISIS groups.
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Zika Infections In Third Trimester Don’t Lead To Severe Birth Defects, Study Finds
Colombia has recorded some 65,000 Zika cases since October, and a wave of infected pregnant women are now giving birth, with only a few severe birth defect cases reported so far.
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WHO: Rio Olympics Pose “Very Low” Risk Of Zika Spread
The United Nations health organization reiterated that the Zika virus is a public health emergency, but poses little risk of spreading due to the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro this August.
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The U.S. Military Is Betting On “Smart” Drones — Lots And Lots Of Them
The U.S. military has a vision for the future: swarms of drones controlled not by humans, but computers. The Air Force says it has an “insatiable demand” for drones.
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New Site For Climate “News” Shows The Future Of Oppo Research
A secretly funded propaganda site called Core News is publishing stories attacking environmentalists, scientists, and politicians who warn about climate change.
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Planned Parenthood Violated Privacy Rules, Congressional Panel Claims
A congressional panel investigating Planned Parenthood alleges that three clinics violated privacy and informed consent rules in fetal tissue donations. But a privacy expert called the charges “pretty thin.”
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No, Your Cell Phone Probably Isn’t Giving You Cancer
Microwaves, power lines, cell phones — cancer scares connected to electromagnetic waves have a venerable history of freaking people out. Unless you are a male lab rat, you shouldn’t sweat the latest scare just yet.
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5 Things That Made No Sense In Trump’s Big Energy Speech
On Thursday, Donald Trump shared his views on America’s energy future in a North Dakota speech.
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Santa Cruz Biotech Loses License, Fined Record $3.5 Million
On Friday the U.S. Department of Agriculture revoked the research license of Santa Cruz Biotechnology in a settlement over alleged Animal Welfare Act violations on the firm’s goat farm.
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CDC Widens Warnings About Zika And Pregnancy
Federal health officials added pregnant women with positive Zika virus tests, but without symptoms, to disease reports. Babies can be affected even if their mothers did not show symptoms of the virus during pregnancy.
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Check This Map To See If Your Water Has Unsafe Levels Of “Fluorinated” Chemicals
The EPA just released first-time guidelines on safe levels of “fluorinated” chemicals — found in stain-resistant carpets, non-stick pans, and firefighting foam. They have been linked to lowered fertility, cancer, and risks to infants.
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Scientists Are Angry About How Long It’s Taken Lawmakers To Get Zika Money
As the Zika virus heads north, a billion dollar battle over Zika funding is playing out in Washington D.C. Scientists are angry at how long it’s taken. UPDATE: Late on Wednesday night, the House passed its Zika funding bill in a 281-184 vote.
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Fracking Is Making Earthquakes Bigger In Texas
Texas earthquake rates have increased sixfold in the last decade, largely due to fracking. But man-made quakes date back nearly a century in Texas.
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This Russian Military Base In Syria Could Very Well Be Illegal
Russia is building a military base in Syria on a designated World Heritage Site, satellite images suggest.
