Health notes: Mayo study links dementia and Lou Gehrig's disease

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A team of U.S. researchers, led by oncologists at Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, has discovered 27 genes that are significantly associated with a good outcome as well as five other genes linked to a poor outcome using the same treatment regimen …
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New laws address gays, children, immigration

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In Florida, the Safe Harbor Act includes provisions that require police to turn over to the Department of Children and Families any children who are alleged to be sexually exploited or dependent for assessment and possible shelter. States continue to …
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Big Pharma cashes in on abuse of human-growth hormone

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In this Tuesday, June 28, 2011 photo, agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration stand outside the Treasure Coast Pharmacy in Jensen Beach after a raid. shortly before it opened Tuesday morning as part of an ongoing investigation. DEA, the Florida …
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