Researchers Report Cloning Advance For Producing Stem Cells
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Paula Gomez is the executive director of the Brownsville Community Health Center.
Texas Medicaid Debate Complicated By Politics And Poverty KHN
()In Texas, it may be politically unwise to cross the governor, but some politicians and advocates in the poor Rio Grande Valley are starting to speak out in support of expanding Medicaid. Governor Perry opposes all parts of Obamacare.
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Cheap, Fast and Decoded: The $1,000 Human Genome
The cost of deciphering a person's genetic code has dropped faster than the price of flat-screen TVs. That has big implications for health care — and privacy.
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If Your Shrink Is A Bot, How Do You Respond?()
May 20, 2013 A computer-simulated woman named Ellie is designed to talk to people who are struggling emotionally and take their measure — 30 times per second. Researchers hope their technology, which reads a person's body language and inflections, will yield diagnostic clues for clinical therapists.
Bans Of Same-Sex Marriage Can Take A Psychological Toll()
May 20, 2013 When several states passed laws banning same-sex marriages, researchers found that the mental health of gay residents seemed to suffer. Conversely, stress-related disorders dropped after the legalization of gay marriage in one state. Researchers say negative media portrayals and loss of safety were contributing factors.
Mental Health
Alzheimer's Cases Rise, But Hope Remains()
May 18, 2013 More than 5 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's disease, and the number is only going to increase — in part, due to aging baby boomers. But researchers say increased awareness and early detection is helping patients live with the disease.
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The Unsafe Sex: Should The World Invest More In Men's Health?()
May 18, 2013 The world's top health problems are more common in men than women. But recent global funding has been skewed toward women's issues. Some health economists say more effort should go toward stopping men's risky behaviors, like smoking and drinking.
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Experts Agree: 'Psychiatry's Bible' Is No Bible()
May 17, 2013 The new version of the DSM, the manual of psychiatric diagnoses, is already sparking criticism. But psychiatrists say it helps make sure they're all on the same page.
The Two-Way
Illinois Lawmakers Send Medical Marijuana Bill To Governor()
May 17, 2013 Gov. Pat Quinn has not said whether he will sign the bill after the state Senate approved the measure, which includes tough guidelines for who is eligible.
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Up For Discussion: Cost Of Cancer Care Avoided Too Often()
May 17, 2013 Even cancer patients with health insurance can face steep copayments for drugs, a sizable share of hospital bills and significant incidental expenses. So wouldn't it make sense for doctors and patients to talk about financial issues up front?
The Salt
Flaxseed: The Next Superfood For Cattle And Beef?()
May 17, 2013 After years of research, an animal scientist looking for ways to keep inflammation down in cattle came up with a novel approach: feed them flax. The flax in their food helps keep animals healthy and has an added benefit for people who later eat their meat: omega-3 enriched beef.
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Doctors Confirm Black Lung In Victims Of Mine Blast()
May 17, 2013 A study of mine blast victims finds further evidence that there's a resurgence of black lung among coal miners. The relatively young ages of some of the miners and their limited tenure underground suggests significant exposure to coal dust.
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Biking To Work: Healthful Until You Hit A Pothole()
May 17, 2013 Biking to work is a great way to get exercise, save money and reduce pollution from cars. But does the risk of accidents cancel out all the good? Experience in Europe says no, but the U.S. lacks that tradition of urban bike travel.
