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this week in health Low-Calorie Ice Cream, CRISPR and Dog Vaccines: This Week in Health For the first time in the U.S., scientists have used the gene editing technology CRISPR to edit out genetic disease in human embryos. In another first—this from the world of

Delori 1 camp in the outskirts of Maiduguri houses roughly 29 thousand internally displaced people who have fleed Boko Haram controlled areas. Nigeria 2017

Nigeria The Battle to Give Nigeria's Moms and Babies a 'Golden Window' to a Healthy Life There is no period more critical in a child’s development than its first few months of life, which is why so much attention is paid to what the mother, and the child, eats during that time.

Diet/Nutrition Is Halo Top Ice Cream Good For You?The ice cream industry experienced a regime change on Monday when low-calorie, high-protein pints of Halo Top ice cream dethroned top-selling brands Ben & Jerry’s and Häagen-Dazs to

vaccines Dog Owners: Stop Worrying About Autism and Vaccinate Your Pet Virtually every dog I’ve ever met has suffered from autism. Don’t believe me? Consider that, a) Virtually every dog I’ve ever met has been vaccinated against canine diseases, and b)

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medicine U.S. Scientists Use CRISPR to Fix Genetic Disease in Human Embryos For the First Time Scientists have successfully used CRISPR, a tool that cuts DNA with more precision than any other genome editing technology, to fix a genetic defect in human embryos that can cause serious heart problems, according to a landmark new study

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Mental Health/Psychology You Asked: Is Social Media Making Me Miserable?Spending too much time on social media, like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, is a problem, researchers say. But what constitutes “too much time” varies from person to person, and more research is needed on the overall effects

Research Doctors Are One Step Closer to a Lab Test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome People with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) often go years without a diagnosis—and even after getting one, the “realness” of their condition may be questioned by friends, family

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Diet/Nutrition Drinking Organic Wine Won't Prevent a Hangover Organic food has a reputation for being healthier than conventional, and there’s some evidence for that. But when it comes to organic wine, the health benefits are much less clear, experts say.

home Here's How Often You Should Really Replace Your Sponge If you’re someone who repeatedly uses the same sponge to wipe your kitchen counters, table and dishes, replacing it only every month or so, a new study published in Scientific Reports may make

Exercise/Fitness 9 Causes of Leg Cramps—and How To Stop Them What are leg cramps? If you haven’t already, you will probably experience leg cramps at some point in your life. They can hit at the worst possible moments; whether you’re lying in bed at

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