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Successful World First: Baby Treated with Personalized CRISPR Gene Therapy for Rare Disease is Now ‘Thriving’ - Good News Network
health 2026/02/03 19:30:45

Successful World First: Baby Treated with Personalized CRISPR Gene Therapy for Rare Disease is Now ‘Thriving’ - Good News Network

Dr. Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas and Dr. Kiran Musunru crafted a bespoke treatment that has successfully corrected the genetic defect.

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A Mysterious Bat Virus in Bangladesh Is Deadlier Than We Thought, and Now Infecting Humans - ZME Science
health 2026/02/03 18:59:00

A Mysterious Bat Virus in Bangladesh Is Deadlier Than We Thought, and Now Infecting Humans - ZME Science

Bat viruses are usually bad news.

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Measles cases identified at ICE’s largest detention facility for children - The Washington Post
health 2026/02/03 18:39:29

Measles cases identified at ICE’s largest detention facility for children - The Washington Post

Two detainees at a family immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas, have contracted measles, prompting concern among health experts that the virus could spread

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CDC Refuses to Take Blame for Measles Spiraling out of Control - Gizmodo
health 2026/02/03 18:30:01

CDC Refuses to Take Blame for Measles Spiraling out of Control - Gizmodo

In a WSJ editorial this week, CDC principal deputy director Ralph Abraham tried to push back against criticism.

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Study Reveals an Unexpected Way to Boost Recovery After a Stroke - ScienceAlert
health 2026/02/03 18:01:36

Study Reveals an Unexpected Way to Boost Recovery After a Stroke - ScienceAlert

Stroke survivors often face substantial and long-lasting problems with their arms.

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Emergency crews responding to suspected norovirus outbreak at Mass. assisted living facility - Boston 25 News
health 2026/02/03 17:51:39

Emergency crews responding to suspected norovirus outbreak at Mass. assisted living facility - Boston 25 News

Emergency crews are responding to a suspected norovirus outbreak at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts.

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