In the last few years, seaweed has evolved from sushi-roll staple to everyday snack, thanks to the growing popularity of brands like SeaSnax. But is it actually good—and good for you? In our second installment of “
Court Rules Against Patenting Human Genes
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that companies cannot patent parts of naturally-occurring human genes, a decision with the potential to profoundly affect the emerging and lucrative medical and biotechnology industries.
Viewpoint: What’s Missing from Sesame Street’s Parents in Prison Toolkit
Nearly 2 million American children— one quarter of them too young to go to kindergarten— now have a parent in prison or jail. To help the littlest ones cope, Sesame Street has just released a toolkit for families faced with …
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What Part Family Plays in Poverty
Almost 50 years ago, an ambitious young assistant secretary of labor named Daniel Patrick Moynihan wrote a doomsday-ish report warning of the consequences of the alarming rise of black single moms. He made a direct link between …
Girl Who Took on Transplant Rules Gets New Lungs
(PHILADELPHIA) — A 10-year-old girl ailing with cystic fibrosis was recovering from a transplant of adult lungs made available to her by a judge’s controversial ruling that expanded her options for lifesaving surgery.
Sarah …
HIV Drug Can Protect Injection Drug Users
U.S. health officials say doctors should consider giving a daily AIDS drug to another high risk group to prevent infection – people who shoot heroin, methamphetamines or other injection drugs.
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Parents Lobby — and Win —a Shot at New Lungs for Their Kids. Are Transplant Rules Made to Be Broken?
Score one for pushy parents. The families of two children with cystic fibrosis who need new lungs but were ineligible for adult organs have successfully used the courts and public opinion to get their daughter and son on the
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UK To Start Regulating E-Cigarettes As Medicine
Britain will start regulating electronic cigarettes and other products containing nicotine as medicines, according to the country’s top regulator.
Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Significant Chronic Disease
A study of over 1,700 childhood cancer survivors found that 98% of the participants had at least one chronic disease such as new cancers, heart disease or abnormal lung function.
Google’s Latest Search Innovation: Nutrition
On Monday, Google added a new feature to its search capabilities: in-depth and accurate nutrition information.
A Sense of Adventure May Distinguish Identical Twins From Each Other
Curiosity may be key to distinguishing among identical twins — at least when it comes to rodents.
Timeline: The Battle For Plan B
On Monday, the Obama administration announced it is ending its fight to keep age restrictions on the morning-after pill. The Department of Justice will no longer appeal the ruling by Judge Edward Korman of the District Court of …
Why The Link Between Childhood Cancer and CT Scans May Be Overblown
Another study is adding to the growing body of evidence that CT scans in childhood can be linked to cancer later on.
