Exclusive: A new test can predict IVF embryos’ risk of having a low IQ

How will screening for intelligence affect parents’ decisions?ERproductions Ltd/Getty By Clare Wilson THE prospect of creating intelligent designer babies has been the subject of ethical debate for decades, but we have lacked the ability to actually do it. That may now change, thanks to a new method of testing an embryo’s genes that could soon… Read More: Exclusive: A new test can predict IVF embryos’ risk of… »

WHO concerned about suspected chemical attacks in Syria

WHO is deeply alarmed by reports of the suspected use of toxic chemicals in Douma city, East Ghouta. According to reports from Health Cluster partners, during the shelling of Douma on Saturday, an estimated 500 patients presented to health facilities exhibiting signs and symptoms consistent with exposure to toxic chemicals. In particular, there were signs… Read More: WHO concerned about suspected chemical attacks in Syria »

What Is The Pescatarian Diet — And Is It Even Good For You?

Honestly, who can keep track of all the ‘tarians that exist these days? There are vegetarians, flexitarians, pescetarians. Don’t even get me started on pegans. But seriously—which one is best if you can’t give up spicy tuna rolls? Basically, if you like the idea of slashing your meat intake but have a LTR with salmon,… Read More: What Is The Pescatarian Diet — And Is It Even… »