God and the genome: As scientists cross new frontiers, a geneticist seeks allies among the faithful
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) RANDALLSTOWN, Md. — Is the human genome sacred? Does editing it violate the idea that we’re made
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A big Alzheimer’s drug trial now wrapping up could offer real hope — or crush it
(By Damian Garde for STAT) Scientists at Eli Lilly are racing to wrap up a clinical trial on a drug
Read MoreReviews Of Medical Studies May Be Tainted By Funders’ Influence
(By Richard Harris for NPR) When doctors want to help untangle confusing and sometimes contradictory findings in the scientific literature,
Read MoreExercise, Even In Small Doses, Offers Tremendous Benefits For Senior Citizens
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Retaining the ability to get up and about easily — to walk across a
Read MoreOut-of-pocket burden for breast cancer treatment varies across US
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Breast cancer chemotherapy costs vary widely across the United States, with patients taking
Read MoreLifting restrictions on nurses can help the VA deliver better care for veterans
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Read MoreDEA opts against ban on herbal supplement kratom
(By Alicia A. Cardwell of Associated Press for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Drug Enforcement Administration has reversed a plan to temporarily
Read MoreMedicare Paid 1,047 Claims for Medical Services to Dead People
An audit performed by the Inspector General for The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services shows from 2013 to 2015
Read MoreColorado Wrestles With Ethics Of Aid-In-Dying As Vote Looms
(By John Daley for NPR) Last spring everything changed for Denver resident Matt Larson. “One day I was fine,” says
Read MoreEverything Californians Wanted To Know About Their Health Plan (But Were Afraid To Ask)
(By Ana B. Ibarra for Kaiser Health News) It can be well worth the effort to go up against your
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