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Pregnant Women Are Finding Out They Have Cancer From A Genetic Test Of Their Babies
Sequenom Laboratories revealed today that its prenatal genetic tests have uncovered cancer in at least 26 pregnant women. These cases, though extremely rare, are raising ethical questions about the unregulated — and rapidly evolving — genetic-testing industry.
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Over-The-Counter Weight Loss Supplement Contains Prozac
A supplement called OxyElite Pro Super Thermogenic contains the prescription drug Prozac, according to a letter released Saturday by the FDA. The supplement's manufacturer said that the tainted product is a counterfeit.
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#TheDress Reveals Something Pretty Profound About Autism
Some people think #TheDress is blue, others think it's gold, and they're completely freaking out over the disagreement. But some people with autism know all about what it's like to see, hear, and feel the world differently than everyone else.
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Why Are People Seeing Different Colors In That Damn Dress?
Is it an optical illusion? Rods and cones? Monitor settings? We found a few neuroscientists to weigh in, and, unsurprisingly, they pointed to the brain.
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Autistic People Spark Twitter Fight Against Autism Speaks
This weekend autistic people took over #AutismSpeaks10, the Twitter hashtag created by the large advocacy organization to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. "Stop treating us like we're broken and need fixing," one wrote.
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Vitamix Blenders Spin Off Shards Of Teflon — But It's Probably OK
Some Vitamix blenders produce tiny black particles of polytetrafluoroethylene, the non-stick chemical more commonly known as Teflon. Customers are upset, though health experts say there's nothing to worry about.
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I Asked My Mom Why She Didn’t Vaccinate Me
Her answer shows the power of a trusted doctor. "I was totally pro-vaccines, really, until Dr. Taylor."
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You Can Sue A Parent Who Doesn't Vaccinate, But You Probably Won't Win
There are several ways to approach a lawsuit — and none of them will work, legal experts say.
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This Is What Measles Actually Looks Like
Dozens have been infected in a recent measles outbreak that started at Disneyland. Here's what you need to know about this disease.
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