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Health SwitzerlandTreatment for Down Syndrome Shows Big Promise
People with Down syndrome could soon have access to a treatment to improve their cognitive function, thanks to a team of researchers affiliated with the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, whose work shows great promise for those with the condition.
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Health IndiaLife Expectancy More Than Doubles, Thanks to Decades of Health Initiatives
In the 75 years since the country gained its independence, India has made enormous strides, most notably regarding healthcare, proof that health initiatives taken at all government levels have been successful over the last seven decades.
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Health USAThis Small Device Can Test Birth Defects Early On
A group of researchers affiliated with Columbia University in New York, United States, have developed a method to quickly identify extra or missing chromosomes in a cost-effective way, helping women better understand their reproductive mishaps and make more informed decisions.
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Society BrazilNew Law Against Drunk Driving Paves the Way for Safer Roads
Following a decade of debates and hurdles, Brazil can finally enforce a zero-tolerance policy regarding driving under the influence, thus granting police forces the authority to impose breathalyzer tests on drivers suspected of drunk driving.
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Health The NetherlandsCancer Patient Receives World’s First 3D-Printed Titanium Jawbone
Following four years of combined efforts from Dutch researchers and engineers, a cancer patient received the world’s first titanium lower jaw, a custom-made apparatus that revolutionizes head and neck cancer treatment, giving hope to thousands of people afflicted with the disease.
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Health ArgentinaNo More HIV Tests Before You Start Working Here
The South American country of Argentina is updating its legislation regarding sexually transmitted infections, thus adopting a more comprehensive approach focused on health and human rights, in a drive to curb stigma and discrimination.