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Viewpoints: If True, First Gene-Editing Of Babies Is Seriously Wrong On Many Fronts; Lessons On The Burden Of Caregiving

Editorial pages focus on these health topics and others. Newsweek: China Announces First Gene-Edited Babies: Scientist’s Claim Is Premature, Dangerous And Irresponsible  A scientist in China claims to have produced the world’s first genome-edited babies by altering their DNA to increase their resistance to HIV. …If true, this is a significant advance in genetic science,… Read More: Viewpoints: If True, First Gene-Editing Of Babies Is Seriously Wrong… »

International Model Elyse Taylor On How She Stays Runway Ready

Think about your regular day-to-day. If you woke up with a pimple, puffy eyes from lack of sleep or a bloated tummy from last night’s dinner, it probably isn’t the biggest deal in the world (I mean, it’s not ideal but there are worse things in life). For an international supermodel however, there’s that extra… Read More: International Model Elyse Taylor On How She Stays Runway Ready »

After a Spouse's Death, Sleep Woes Up Health Risks

Print this page MONDAY, Nov. 26, 2018 — The death of a spouse can understandably bring sleepless nights. Now, research suggests those sleep troubles raise the odds of immune system dysfunction — which in turn can trigger chronic inflammation. For the surviving spouse, that could mean an increased risk for heart disease and cancer, though… Read More: After a Spouse's Death, Sleep Woes Up Health Risks »