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NYC Officials Deny Report Of Coronavirus Amid Confusion

“There are no confirmed or suspected cases in NYC,” the health department said.

A Genetic Counselor’s Take On Why America Should Not Collect DNA From Migrants

A Genetic Counselor’s perspective on why the United States Government should not collect DNA from migrants and enter this information into the FBI Crime Database.

Do You Lie To Appear Honest? New Study Looks At The Phenomenon

Lying to appear honest might sound like the stuff of tricksters and charlatans, but it’s something many people may do—and not for nefarious reasons.

Thinking Beyond The Rebate Debate: Strategies To Bring Value To Healthcare

Eight in ten Americans now say prescription drug prices are “unreasonable,” and want someone or something to hold responsible. That shouldn’t fall solely on the rebate system, PBMs or drug manufacturers, but the way in which our country’s entire health…

What Governments Must Do To Deliver An Anti Coronavirus Drug Within Months

Big pharma should be focused on finding a drug to prevent and treat the family of coronaviruses. Instead, they’ve taken a back seat. Our government leaders could change that.

DNA Testing And Families Of Wealth

Understanding DNA can unlock a whole new world for families but also holds some risks and ethical questions that become particularly relevant for families of wealth.

Cool Running Water Is Best Initial Treatment For Burns In Children, Study Finds

New research reveals that cooling with running water is the best initial treatment for a child’s burn.

If You Need Help With Addiction, Don’t Count On Alexa Or Siri

With addiction still resulting in countless deaths in the U.S., can an intelligent virtual assistant (IVA) such as Alexa or Siri provide effective help to reach critical resources to assist you?

New Soft Robot Hands Can ‘Sweat’ To Lower Temperature

Scientists from Cornell University have created a soft robotic hand with the ability to autonomously regulate its internal temperature. Even better, its 3-D printed.

Could Your Personality In High School Determine Your Risk Of Dementia?

A brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal. If you had to guess, which one do you think would get dementia?