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Children who have inherited deafness can now experience the sense of hearing thanks to the use of experimental gene therapy.
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Children who have inherited deafness can now experience the sense of hearing thanks to the use of experimental gene therapy.

Thanks to gene therapy, a number of children who were born with inherited deafness can now hear. A recent study, released on Wednesday, reports significant improvement in hearing for five out of six children who received treatment in China. Another study, released by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Tuesday, also shows similar improvements in

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The state of Ohio has prohibited gender-affirming medical treatment and imposed limitations on transgender individuals participating in sports.
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The state of Ohio has prohibited gender-affirming medical treatment and imposed limitations on transgender individuals participating in sports.

On December 29, 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine rejected House Bill 68, stating that he had spoken with parents of transgender minors who had seen positive results from receiving gender-affirming treatment. By Associated Press 01/24/2024 05:45 PM EST The state of Ohio has recently implemented a ban on gender-affirming treatment for minors and has also

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The state of Washington has reached a settlement of almost $150 million with Johnson & Johnson regarding the opioid epidemic.
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The state of Washington has reached a settlement of almost $150 million with Johnson & Johnson regarding the opioid epidemic.

The attorney general of Washington state has reached a settlement of $149.5 million with pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson. This comes over four years after the state filed a lawsuit against the company for their involvement in the opioid addiction crisis. Attorney General Bob Ferguson stated to reporters on Wednesday that despite being aware of

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The state of Ohio has prohibited gender-affirming treatment and imposed limitations on transgender athletes, going against the veto of the Republican governor.
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The state of Ohio has prohibited gender-affirming treatment and imposed limitations on transgender athletes, going against the veto of the Republican governor.

The state of Ohio has recently passed legislation prohibiting minors from receiving gender-affirming care and limiting the participation of transgender women and girls in sports. This decision has caused concern and confusion for families with transgender children as they navigate how to provide proper care for them. On Wednesday, the Senate, which is primarily made

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Lawmakers in Oregon are reversing their stance on a groundbreaking decriminalization law due to the widespread issue of public drug use in the state.
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Lawmakers in Oregon are reversing their stance on a groundbreaking decriminalization law due to the widespread issue of public drug use in the state.

Lawmakers from the Democratic party in Oregon presented a comprehensive new proposal on Tuesday that would reverse an important aspect of the state’s pioneering drug decriminalization law. This is an acknowledgement that the general sentiment towards the law has shifted, as the fentanyl crisis has led to widespread public drug consumption. The proposed legislation would

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As the anniversary of Roe v. Wade approaches, it is important to understand the latest developments in abortion laws, legislation, and advocacy efforts in the United States.
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As the anniversary of Roe v. Wade approaches, it is important to understand the latest developments in abortion laws, legislation, and advocacy efforts in the United States.

The anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade on January 22, 1973 has consistently been accompanied by demonstrations, marches, and political promises. After the 2022 decision that reversed the national protection of abortion rights provided by Roe, there has been a surge of movement as state policies are determined by courts,

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The UK government is strongly advising millions of people to receive vaccinations as there has been a significant increase in the number of measles cases.
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The UK government is strongly advising millions of people to receive vaccinations as there has been a significant increase in the number of measles cases.

Health officials in the United Kingdom are urging parents to schedule measles, mumps, and rubella vaccinations for their children, as there has been a rise in measles cases and a decline in vaccination rates over the past ten years. The National Health Service plans to launch a promotional effort following statistics revealing approximately 250 confirmed

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