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UNESCO panel of experts calls for ban on “editing” of human DNA to avoid unethical tampering with hereditary traits

A UNESCO panel of scientists, philosophers, lawyers and government ministers has called for a temporary ban on genetic “editing” of the human germline, calling for a wide public debate on genetic modification of human DNA.

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WHO/UNAIDS launch new standards to improve adolescent care

New Global Standards for quality health-care services for adolescents developed by WHO and UNAIDS aim to help countries improve the quality of adolescent health care.

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Austria should do more to help people with frequent mental health problems

Austria needs to do more to help people with mental health problems find a job or stay in the workplace, according to a new OECD report. A more comprehensive approach would help employees and firms alike: mental health issues are estimated to cost the Austrian economy around 3.6% of GDP every year in lost productivity, health care and out-of-work benefits.

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Higher-Volume Rehab Centers Better for Hip Fracture Recovery: Study

Patients more likely to go home within a month if facility handles more than 24 such cases a year.

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For Teens, Late Bedtime May Lead to Weight Gain

But study doesn't prove night owls are doomed to extra pounds.

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Height May Be Linked to Increased Cancer Risk, Study Contends

But experts stress only an association was found, and there's no proof being tall causes disease.

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Too Few Women Get Counseling Before Breast Cancer Gene Test: Study

But outside expert questions whether counseling may be more important after test comes back positive.

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On International Day, UN highlights urban sustainability and inclusiveness of older persons

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Two elderly retirees chat on park bench.

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Dormant viral genes may awaken to cause ALS

NIH human and mouse study may open an unexplored path for finding treatments

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Viral genes in ALS - Scientists studied human and mouse brains to show that genes for a seemingly inactive and inherited virus may be linked to ALS.

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Drug used to treat HIV linked to lower bone mass in newborns

NIH study finds mothers’ use of tenofovir tied to lower bone mineral content in babies

Infants exposed in the womb to a drug used to treat HIV and reduce the transmission of HIV from mother to child, may have lower bone mineral content than those exposed to other anti-HIV drugs, according to a National Institutes of Health study.