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A study in the July issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine indicates scientists may have discovered the perfect model for potentially developing early detection of ovarian cancer; the chicken. [click link for full article]

- Advancements In The Early Diagnosis Of Ovarian Cancer May ‘Lay’ With Chickens

The recent “repeal of the ban on funding” for needle-exchange programs in Washington, D.C., “brings up a bigger issue: access to clean needles for the rest of the world,” Robert Heimer, adviser for Physicians for Human Rights’ Health Action AIDS Campaign, writes in a Washington Post letter to the editor. According to Heimer, a “federal ban prohibits” the U.S. [click link for full article]

- U.S. Should Provide Clean Needles To Countries With Large Numbers Of HIV Cases Spread By Drug Use, Letter To Editor Says

A 23-seat cinema in a converted train carriage enjoys a star-studded film premiere for its last night.

- Starry last night for tiny cinema