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What’s Luck Got to Do with Cancer?

| January 2, 2015 Comment

What’s luck got to do with cancer – you may well ask, and the answer is, a lot. A new study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University shows that many types of cancer are caused by random mutations that occur when cells divide, and not so much by genetics and environmental factors as previously […]

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Today’s Prostheses Are More Capable Than Ever

Today’s Prostheses Are More Capable Than Ever

| November 26, 2014 Comment

Today’s Prostheses Are More Capable Than Ever – Prosthetic limbs used to consist of wood and rubber, with maybe a pulley or hook to restore manipulation lost with a hand. But today’s cutting-edge prostheses look — and feel — a lot different. Thanks to advances in materials, electronics and surgical procedures, researchers are making prostheses […]

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Preemies Might Be Harmed by Plastic Used to Treat Them

Preemies Might Be Harmed by Plastic Used to Treat Them

| November 14, 2014 Comment

Preemies Might Be Harmed by Plastic Used to Treat Them – Johns Hopkins University researchers warn hospital equipment containing DEHP might be harming infants by interfering with hormone production. Hospitalized premature babies might be harmed by the very equipment used to treat them, according to a new study by Johns Hopkins University. The study found […]

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Magic Mushrooms Could Help Smokers Quit

Magic Mushrooms Could Help Smokers Quit

| September 16, 2014 Comment

Magic Mushrooms Could Help Smokers Quit – In a small study, researchers found that the majority of long-time smokers quit after taking psilocybin pills and undergoing therapy sessions.

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