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Scientists invent 3D-printed penis implant to restore erections — and it works in rabbits and pigs
By Jess Thomson published
Researchers 3D-printed a model penis that could successfully become erect just like the natural version, parts of which were then implanted into pigs and rabbits with erectile issues.

2nd measles death reported in US outbreak was in New Mexico adult
By Pandora Dewan published
A second person has reportedly died of a measles infection, this time in New Mexico, as the virus continues to spread in the United States.

'Mini placentas' in a dish reveal key gene for pregnancy
By Skyler Ware published
Different versions of a gene called ACE2 affect how well the placenta grows during pregnancy, a laboratory study finds.

UREVO Strol 2E Smart Treadmill review
By Anna Gora published
Reviews It could be one of the best under-desk treadmills on a tight budget.

The rare genetic disorder that causes severe itchiness and liver failure
By Emily Cooke published
Patients with PFIC develop liver failure as a result of a buildup of a digestive fluid known as bile.

CDC data reveal plummeting rate of cervical precancers in young US women — down by 80%
By Emily Cooke published
New CDC data on falling rates of precancerous cervical lesions in the U.S. underscore the benefits of HPV vaccination.

Poisoning or bacterial meningitis could be behind dozens of mysterious deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
By Patrick Pester published
A cluster of deaths linked to a mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be the result of a poisoning or bacterial meningitis, the WHO has suggested.

Diagnostic dilemma: Speed eating a 7-pound burger sent a man to ER unable to pass gas
By Mindy Weisberger published
A case report highlights one potential danger of competitive speed eating.
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