Weekly Health Quiz: Side Effects, Sleep and an Unusual Organ Transplant
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Month: December 2019
Depression in children: What to know
Depression can occur in anyone, including children. In this article, learn about the signs and symptoms of depression in children, as well as how to help. View original article Contributor:
Folate vs. folic acid: What to know
Folate and folic acid are forms of vitamin B-9. Folate occurs naturally in a range of foods, while folic acid is synthetic and present in fortified foods. Both are important for pregnancy. Learn more here. View original article Contributor:
What to know about getting pregnant after an abortion
An abortion is unlikely to affect a woman’s fertility or future pregnancies. Also, it is possible to become pregnant shortly after an abortion. Learn more here. View original article Contributor:
South Carolina gets approval to impose Medicaid work requirements
The decision shows the Trump administration is moving ahead to reshape the safety-net program despite repeated blocks in federal court. View original article Contributor: Amy Goldstein
House Democrats pass broad prescription drug price bill as election marker
The bill has virtually no chance of becoming law but will be a key plank in Democrats’ 2020 campaign efforts. View original article Contributor: Yasmeen Abutaleb
Senate confirms oncologist Stephen Hahn as FDA commissioner
The Senate confirmed Stephen Hahn, a top MD Anderson Cancer Center official, as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. View original article Contributor: Laurie McGinley
Opioid addicts seek alternative treatment in Mexico – ABC Action News
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Could epigenome editing prevent developmental disorders?
Using mice, scientists show how epigenome editing has promise as a way to fix disordered brain development that arises from a WAGR syndrome gene mutation. View original article Contributor:
Mouse study tests a novel approach against Alzheimer’s
In a mouse study, researchers have tested the potential of a ketone ester-rich diet in slowing down Alzheimer’s, and have found this approach promising. View original article Contributor: