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Chinese Scientist Responsible For Genetically Altered Twins Faces Intense Criticism

5:36pm November 28, 2018

by Rob Schmitz

In Shanghai, Chinese scientists are reacting to another scientist who is under fire for "gene editing" babies. Many say his practices are unethical and the government is investigating his work.

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Researcher He Jiankui spoke Wednesday during the 2nd International Summit on Human Genome Editing in Hong Kong.

Facing Backlash, Chinese Scientist Defends Gene-Editing Research On Babies

1:22pm November 28, 2018

by Rob Stein

He Jiankui, who shocked the world by asserting he had genetically edited twin girls, faced growing criticism from other researchers as he spoke at a scientific conference in Hong Kong.

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Mehnaz sits inside her home in Abbottabad, northern Pakistan. She has one son and six daughters. She has also had three abortions, fearing she would have more girls.

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Why The Abortion Rate In Pakistan Is One Of The World's Highest

8:05am November 28, 2018

Family planning researchers point to a number of reasons. The procedure itself is legal in Pakistan — but only in limited circumstances.

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Shereese Hickson was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2012 and is unable to work. She supports herself and her son, Isaiah, on $770 a month.

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Chronically Ill, Traumatically Billed: $123,019 For 2 Multiple Sclerosis Treatments

11:12pm November 27, 2018

by Jay Hancock

Shereese Hickson's doctor wanted her to try a drug called Ocrevus for her multiple sclerosis. Trained as a medical billing coder, Hickson was shocked by the six-figure bill and the share she owed.

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How To Make A Good Charitable Choice On Giving Tuesday — And Beyond

5:09pm November 27, 2018

by Nurith Aizenman

Charities are clamoring for your money. We've got some advice to help you sort through the appeals.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention traced an ongoing E. coli outbreak to the Central Coastal region of California. If you're sure your lettuce was grown elsewhere, you can eat it.

Some Romaine Is OK To Eat, But Beware California, CDC Says

2:10pm November 27, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention traced an ongoing E. coli outbreak to the Central Coastal region of California. If you're sure your lettuce was grown elsewhere, you can eat it.

Tianjin, in northern China, is home to Tianjin University, an international research center that recently hired an American to lead its school of pharmaceutical science and technology. He recruits students from all over the world, he says, and the program

China Expands Research Funding, Luring U.S. Scientists And Students

1:23pm November 27, 2018

by Joe Palca

In a quest to rapidly advance its scientific depth and breadth, China is recruiting scientists from around the world. Some from the U.S. say the greater funding for school and research is freeing.

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We're Living Longer ... But A Medical Journal Sees Many Causes For Alarm

11:31am November 27, 2018

by Joanne Silberner

Life expectancy is up. The death rate for young children is down. So why is Dr. Richard Horton, editor of 'The Lancet,' worried about global health?

Health workers gather outside a newly built treatment center earlier this month in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Ebola Treatment Trials Launched In Democratic Republic Of The Congo Amid Outbreak

9:29am November 27, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The virus has killed at least 240 people in the past four months, and it has shown no signs of abating. But the new trials may help end future outbreaks sooner.

Dr. Kimberly Remski was told by a potential employer that she couldn't provide abortions during her free time, something she felt called to do. "I realized it was something I really needed to do," she says.

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For Doctors Who Want To Provide Abortions, Employment Contracts Often Tie Their Hands

7:30pm November 26, 2018

by Mara Gordon

Some doctors are morally opposed to performing abortions. Others feel it's their calling and give up weekends to work at small clinics that offer them. And that can put their jobs in jeopardy.