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Scientists denounced the move, arguing that fetal tissue is crucial for understanding human development and diseases. View original article Contributor: Carolyn Y. Johnson

Analysis of a shin bone found in a rock cave in Colombia suggests the sexually transmitted disease is much older than previously believed. View original article Contributor: Carolyn Y. Johnson

European researchers trace a path that shows how high blood pressure caused by excess weight could be the link to certain cognitive brain disease. View original article Contributor: Akilah Johnson

Epic Systems says 300,000 people’s digital health information records were accessed and sold from health records networks to law firms seeking clients. View original article Contributor: Daniel Gilbert

At two congressional hearings, lawmakers slammed executives of major companies, saying they were failing to rein in the cost of medical care for consumers. View original article Contributor: Reed Abelson

A planned U.S.-funded study of a hepatitis B vaccine drew widespread condemnation from researchers. Now the host country says it cannot proceed. View original article Contributor: Stephanie Nolen and Christina Jewett

Researchers found an antibody that seems to play a role in people with better lung cancer prognoses, but turning it into a treatment could be difficult. View original article Contributor: Gina Kolata

Federal health officials threatened to strip Illinois of federal health dollars over a state law requiring medical providers to refer patients for abortions. View original article Contributor: Paige Winfield Cunningham

Harvard scientist Rudolph Tanzi shares his plan for brain health and aging well, including habits for sleep, stress and social interaction. View original article Contributor: Ariana Eunjung Cha