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When A Screening Test For Colon Cancer Leads To A Pricey Follow-Up
When DNA colon cancer screening tests find abnormalities, are patients discouraged about getting more diagnostic testing because of costs they will incur?… -
Your Gut's Gone Viral, And That Might Be Good For Your Health
Everywhere you turn, it seems, there’s news about the human microbiome. And, more specifically, about the bacteria that live in your gut and help keep you… -
Poisonous Algae Blooms Threaten People, Ecosystems Across U.S.
Serious algae outbreaks have hit more than 20 states this summer. Organisms are shutting down beaches in Florida, sickening swimmers in Utah and… -
A Robot That Harms: When Machines Make Life Or Death Decisions
Isaac Asimov inspired roboticists with his science fiction and especially his robot laws. The first one says:Artist and roboticist Alexander Reben has… -
FAA Expects 600,000 Commercial Drones In The Air Within A Year
We are in “one of the most dramatic periods of change in the history of transportation,” says Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.He was talking about… -
Depression Treatment Often Doesn't Go To Those Most In Need
Most Americans who screen positive for depression don’t receive treatment, a study finds, while most who did receive treatment don’t appear to have the… -
323 Reindeer Killed In Lightning Storm In Norway
The Norwegian government says 323 reindeer were apparently struck by lightning last week and died.The animals lived on a mountain plateau in central… -
'Mars Mission' Crew Emerges From Yearlong Simulation In Hawaii
It has been a year since Christiane Heinicke has had an egg. Or been in a car. Or gone outside without a spacesuit.Since last August, the German physicist… -
Maker Of EpiPen To Sell Generic Version For Half The Price
Treatment for life-threatening allergic reactions is about to get a little cheaper.Mylan, the maker of the EpiPen, said Monday that it will launch a… -
A Chocolate Pill? Scientists To Test Whether Cocoa Extract Boosts Health
You’ve likely heard that dark chocolate is good for you.Last year, researchers linked a regular chocolate habit to a reduced risk of heart disease.And, as…