China has detected new cases of African swine fever in six farms across four locations in Hainan province, the agriculture ministry said on Sunday, adding to two earlier cases of the contagious disease identified in the province on Friday.
... China's top legislature will consider tougher rules on research involving human genes and embryos, the first such move since a Chinese scientist sparked controversy last year by announcing he had made the world's first "gene-edited" babies.
... Novartis AG, which this week announced positive interim trial results for its experimental gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy, on Friday said investigation is underway into whether a second trial death could be related to the treatment.
... Market launch is scheduled for the 2nd half of 2020 Sono Motors announced that its solar-powered Sono Sion electric car to be produced in Sweden by National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) at the former SAAB plant in Trollhättan. The company announced a bold plan to start production in the second half of 2020 and a ... (Reuters Health) - Suicide rates grow more slowly in states that increase their minimum wage, according to a U.S. study that suggests this might be one strategy for curbing deaths by suicide.
... (Reuters Health) - Widespread beliefs about sleeping include advice on how much sleep is enough, what quality sleep means and how to achieve it, but when these pronouncements are wrong, they can do more harm than good, researchers argue.
... Millions of patient records for drug and alcohol rehab were leaked, in a data breach that affects an estimated 150,000 individuals, CNET reports.
“Records for potentially tens of thousands of patients seeking treatment at several addiction rehabilitat... ... Generic drugmaker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd on Friday received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its generic nasal spray for opioid overdose, the health regulator said.
... (Reuters Health) - People who suffer from conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, a Swedish study suggests, and the risk may be greatest in the months right after stress disorders are ... ... (Reuters Health) - Older adults may feel younger than their age on days when they feel most in control of their lives, a small study suggests.
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China finds more cases of African swine fever on Hainan island
China draws up tighter rules on human gene and embryo trials: Xinhua
Second death in Novartis gene therapy trials under investigation
Sono Motors To Be Produced By NEVS In Former SAAB Plant In Sweden
Higher state minimum wage tied to lower suicide rates
Sleep myths may hinder good sleep and health
Millions of rehab records leak, including patient names – nearly 150,000 affected
FDA approves Teva’s generic nasal spray to treat opioid overdose
Stress disorders tied to increased heart disease risk
Older people feel more youthful when they also feel in control