Ten years later, what lessons have we learned from the Flint water ...
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Q&A: Are designer babies our brave new future? A geneticist …
Apr 11, 2019 · Last November, Chinese scientist Dr. He Jiankui announced the birth of the first two genetically modified humans — twin girls named Nana and Lulu, whom he helped create using gene editing technology. This method of “gene surgery,” as he described it in his announcement on YouTube, is widely used in research and …
Born on drugs: Predictions about crack babies didn’t come true ...
Dec 28, 2018 · When the "crack baby epidemic" of the 1980s and '90s was raging, many experts offered stark, long-term forecasts. While those were overblown, there still is cause for concern. This series was produced with the support of the USC …
'People die like that': Native Americans face serious barriers in ...
Jan 18, 2024 · Rurality isn’t the only issue — Native Americans in Montana die, on average, 17 years younger than the state’s white rural residents. A deep-seated mistrust of the Indian Health Service means community members may avoid getting the care they need.
The Health Divide: Should juveniles ever be sent to an adult prison ...
Apr 1, 2024 · According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the number of juveniles incarcerated in all U.S. adult prisons or jails has declined from a peak of 10,420 in 2008 to a low of 2,250 in 2021.
California becomes first state to offer health insurance to all ...
Previously, many undocumented immigrants like Granados only qualified for restricted Medi-Cal, which allowed immigrants to receive emergency and pregnancy-related services as long as they met eligibility criteria like economic requirements and had proof of California residency in 2014.. Medi-Cal provides services to over 13 million Californians (or one in …
Why so many Americans bleed to death after a traumatic injury
On June 12, 2016, a gunman killed 49 people and injured 53 others. Of those who died, researchers say 16 involved potentially survivable wounds. These studies echo the work of military researchers, who for years have examined combat deaths from bleeding and other preventable causes and taken steps to reduce them.
Do tiny homes really work as a solution to homelessness? Here’s …
Hernandez’s story is one of many that showcase the countless pitfalls lurking along the path from tiny home to permanent housing. While thousands of hours of effort and millions of dollars have helped establish tiny homes as a promising solution even in some of the hardest cases, a close look suggests they remain a limited option in the face of …
The Health Divide: Narcan vending machines are an effective tool …
Sep 9, 2024 · In comparison, the report revealed a 22% increase in overdose deaths among white individuals, the report said. According to the CDC, the overdose death rate among Black men aged 65 and older was nearly seven times higher than that of their white peers in …
Prominent pathologist leaves Johns Hopkins after allegations
February 24, 2024. Internationally regarded pathologist Jonathan I. Epstein has resigned his post at Johns Hopkins Hospital, months after he was put on administrative leave amid misconduct allegations, the doctor and the hospital confirmed. The resignation came before the hospital determined whether the allegations that he bullied or ...