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December 27, 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Baby Olivia isn’t a real baby. It’s an animated fetus that develops over the course of a three-minute video that has become a new front in state-level abortion politics. Proposed laws in the states of Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, and West Virginia would mandate that students in public schools view a
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A major hospital in Alabama has temporarily stopped offering in vitro fertilization services due to a recent court ruling that has classified frozen embryos as legally equivalent to children. Health care professionals are currently assessing the implications of this decision. The health system at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has announced that they need
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According to legal professionals, the recent decision in Alabama may potentially go against religious freedom laws at both the state and federal level and could face legal challenges. A decision by the Alabama Supreme Court to bestow legal personhood to frozen embryos could result in backlash for conservative individuals leading up to the November election.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cautioned on Wednesday against the use of smartwatches and rings that claim to track blood sugar levels for medical purposes without penetrating the skin, as they may pose potential risks. It is advised to refrain from using such devices. The warning pertains to all watches and rings, regardless of
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Scientists have recently discovered that Alzheimer’s disease silently attacks the brain long before any symptoms become noticeable. They have also uncovered new information about the sequential pattern of these changes, similar to a domino effect, which could potentially provide an opportunity for intervention in the future. Over the course of 20 years, a comprehensive study
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The highest court in Alabama has declared that frozen embryos may be legally recognized as children, sparking worries about the potential impact on in vitro fertilization, also known as IVF. The recent ruling in cases of wrongful death involving couples whose frozen embryos were destroyed in an accident may have consequences for clinics, potentially exposing
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Emily Hollenbeck struggled with a persistent and intense depression that she compared to a black hole. The gravity of her condition made it difficult for her to move and she was aware of the potential danger it posed. Sadly, both of her parents had also succumbed to their mental illness. She was open to the
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“The Alabama Supreme Court has declared that frozen embryos may be legally recognized as children according to state law,” stated a recent ruling. Some have expressed concerns about the potential impact this decision could have on fertility procedures in the state. The ruling came from two lawsuits filed by three couples, who lost their frozen
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Zimbabwe has launched an urgent effort to vaccinate over 4 million children against polio. This comes after three cases were reported, caused by a rare mutation of the weakened virus found in oral vaccines. One of the victims, a 10-year-old girl, was paralyzed in January. Last year, laboratory tests conducted by the health ministry in
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During the 1970s, Farrell Patrick, a retired Army Colonel, was a computer science professor at West Point and later at two private universities. He has seen firsthand the advancements in technology throughout the years. However, when the 91-year-old was introduced to virtual reality for the first time, he was amazed. He was sitting in a
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