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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'It will be life-changing': Screening for two devastating genetic disorders in newborns to begin today

The heel prick test will now be accompanied by testing for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare muscle-wasting condition that can potentially lead to a child's death by the age of two.
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Cancer
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Cancer report reveals surprising new data on deaths, diagnoses

Cancer death rates in the U.S. are declining for both genders due to improved screening and medical interventions.
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