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Hot Dog Horrors

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Hot Dog Horrors

January 6, 2017

"A long debate has ensued as to whether animals of certain mental capacities are capable of experiencing pain."

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The Debate Over Access: Studies Suggest Abortion Has Minimal Effects on Mental Health of Mothers

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The Debate Over Access: Studies Suggest Abortion Has Minimal Effects on Mental Health of Mothers

January 6, 2017

"In recent years, the discussion surrounding abortion access has inevitably brought up the topic of mental health."

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UK Scientists Seek to Further Embryonic Research with Legislative Changes

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UK Scientists Seek to Further Embryonic Research with Legislative Changes

January 6, 2017

"UK scientists are now seeking to extend the time frame for cultivating embryos from 14 days to 28 days[.]"

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Nuclear Sequencing Redefines Giraffe Species

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Nuclear Sequencing Redefines Giraffe Species

January 3, 2017

"This division of the dwindling giraffe population into four distinct species could revamp conservation efforts."

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Westworld: Are the hosts human?

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Westworld: Are the hosts human?

January 3, 2017

"Because of this, the line between a piece of technology and a living being becomes incredibly blurry."

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The Stethoscope will Remain Amidst Modern Improvements

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The Stethoscope will Remain Amidst Modern Improvements

December 30, 2016

"While the stethoscope is on the verge of being replaced, it won’t be anytime soon. The stethoscope represents an icon of medicine, but it’s much more than that."

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“Three Person Babies”:  A Hopeful Future ..Proceeded with Caution

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“Three Person Babies”: A Hopeful Future ..Proceeded with Caution

December 24, 2016

"I think that this technology has incredible potential for saving unborn children from a lifetime of tragic health problems."

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Three Person Fertility Treatment Approved in UK

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Three Person Fertility Treatment Approved in UK

December 23, 2016

"Hospitals will begin using the procedure in the UK next year following this historical decision, yet the procedure has yet to be legalized in other countries."

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Death of Two Belugas at Vancouver Aquarium Heightens Debate about Ethics of Captivity

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Death of Two Belugas at Vancouver Aquarium Heightens Debate about Ethics of Captivity

December 23, 2016

"Aurora, died on November 25th after over a week of illness, with symptoms including abdominal cramping and a loss of appetite."

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New Research Indicates Aging May Be Reversible

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New Research Indicates Aging May Be Reversible

December 21, 2016

"By doing this, we can theoretically “turn back the clock”, removing signs of aging, improving organ health and extending lifetime."

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The White Helmets: Syria’s First Responders

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The White Helmets: Syria’s First Responders

December 21, 2016

"Since the war began, over 450,000 Syrians have been killed."

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Ask More

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Ask More

December 18, 2016

"This reflective power, if you let it, can turn disease into illness."

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Syndrome

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Syndrome

December 18, 2016

"You didn’t do anything."

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The Age of Redefinition

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The Age of Redefinition

December 18, 2016

"Redefinition is scary, but it is especially scary when a loss of all that one has known is necessary to redefine their self."

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Does this Sunscreen Come with Vitamin D?

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Does this Sunscreen Come with Vitamin D?

December 13, 2016

"The surge in vitamin D deficiency is a twenty-first-century problem."

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New Animal Fat Money Causes Outrage and Resistance Among U.K. Vegetarians

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New Animal Fat Money Causes Outrage and Resistance Among U.K. Vegetarians

December 13, 2016

"Vegetarians, vegans, and UK citizens alike are petitioning for change, with support for their cause increasing daily."

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“First, Do No Harm”

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“First, Do No Harm”

December 8, 2016

"How far our hearts could go to touch others?"

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Healthcare Reform in the Trump Administration

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Healthcare Reform in the Trump Administration

December 8, 2016

"Consequently, it is very possible that millions of people in California will be left without insurance after just recently becoming covered."

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The Cancer Crossroad for Rural Appalachia: A Call to Reform Major Health Disparities

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The Cancer Crossroad for Rural Appalachia: A Call to Reform Major Health Disparities

December 8, 2016

"In the end, individuals suffering from cancer-related health disparities in rural Appalachia deserve to have their individual voices and collective concerns about the cancer crisis prioritized in both the public health systems and private sector organizations that have power to impact social transformation in the current climate."

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Hidden Dangers in a Safe Shock, ECT and Personhood

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Hidden Dangers in a Safe Shock, ECT and Personhood

December 7, 2016

"ECT has the potential to change a person in ways that should be avoided if possible."

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