Friday, September 7, 2018

Science Does Not Support Claims That Contraceptives Are ‘Abortion-Inducing’ by PAM BELLUCK


By PAM BELLUCK

Judge Kavanaugh’s use of the term in his confirmation hearing resurrected a controversial phrase.

Published: September 6, 2018 at 08:00PM

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Another Case Is Threatening Obamacare. Democrats Hope It Will Help Them. by ABBY GOODNOUGH


By ABBY GOODNOUGH

Republican and Democratic states clash in oral arguments over whether the health law is unconstitutional now that Congress has eliminated the tax penalty for not having insurance.

Published: September 4, 2018 at 08:00PM

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Theranos Is Shutting Down by REED ABELSON


By REED ABELSON

The Silicon Valley startup is expected to shutter its operations after it failed to deliver revolutionary lab-testing amid allegations of fraud.

Published: September 4, 2018 at 08:00PM

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Early Results Boost Hopes for Historic Gene Editing Attempt by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Early, partial results from a historic gene editing study give encouraging signs that the treatment may be safe and having at least some of its hoped-for effect, but it’s too soon to know whether it ultimately will succeed.

Published: September 4, 2018 at 08:00PM

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

A New Lawsuit Threatens Obamacare. Here’s What’s at Stake and What to Expect in Oral Arguments by ABBY GOODNOUGH and JAN HOFFMAN


By ABBY GOODNOUGH and JAN HOFFMAN

A federal judge in Texas will consider whether to suspend or kill the law. The Trump Administration has chosen not to defend it and its coverage of pre-existing conditions.

Published: September 3, 2018 at 08:00PM

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Scientists Are Retooling Bacteria to Cure Disease by CARL ZIMMER


By CARL ZIMMER

By manipulating DNA, researchers are trying to create microbes that, once ingested, work to treat a rare genetic condition — a milestone in synthetic biology.

Published: September 3, 2018 at 08:00PM

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Sunday, September 2, 2018

Ebola Attacked Congo Again. But Now Congo Seems to Be Winning by DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.


By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

New cases are dropping sharply, vaccination is going well and schools are about to open. But it is too soon to declare victory, experts said.

Published: September 1, 2018 at 08:00PM

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