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Is Patenting Human Genes Ethical?

UPDATED June, 13 2013: The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that human genes cannot be patented. Justice Clarence Thomas, writing on behalf of the court, said, "Myriad found the location of the BRC…

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Hysterectomy: The Facts

One in three women in the United States has had a hysterectomy by age 60, but unfortunately, many of these may have been unnecessary. Learn the specific cases when a hysterectomy is the best treatment…

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Nobody Should Go Through Cancer Alone

Today is Owning Pink’s three year anniversary (Throw confetti, pop corks, do cartwheels, and light firecrackers! WOOT! Happy Anniversary, Owning Pink!) And that’s not all. Three days ago was my 43r…

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Top 10 Spring Superfoods

Spring is finally here and along with it starts the cascade of vibrant superfoods.  Obviously, some take a little longer than others, but here are my picks for the top 10 spring superfoods.  Enjoy! …

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Ovarian Cancer: The Silent Killer

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. It's ironic that this would be the month that one of my good friends, at age 55, would be having her surgery for ovarian cancer. In retrospect, she had all…

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