Study: Genetic Test Predicts Middle-Aged Obesity Risk
18 April 2019 Analysis showed the genetic propensity to obesity began having an effect on weight around age 3.
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Science Exhibit Explains the Dog-Human Friendship
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Robotic Device Winds Its Own Way Through Beating Pig Heart
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Democrats Criticize GOP State Rep for Chats About Violence, Spying
24 April 2019 The Guardian obtained Signal chats involving Republican Rep. Matt Shea and three other men proposing to confront leftists with a variety of tactics, including violence, surveillance and intimidation.
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Boy Scouts Could Be Hit with More Sex Abuse Claims
24 April 2019 A veteran lawyer of major sexual abuse lawsuits against the Catholic Church said his team has signed up 186 clients in a few weeks.
Florida Senate Passes Bill Expanding Armed Teachers Program
24 April 2019 So far, 25 districts have approved participating in the guardian program.