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Ben Affleck Is Using the Rumor He’s Dating to Raise Money for a Homeless Charity

BG004/Bauer-GriffinGetty Images There’s been a lot of attention on Ben Affleck’s love life love life lately, after he was spotted on what appeared to be a date in New York. Speculation is rife that he’s been using Raya, the exclusive dating app for celebrities, athletes and other elite rich people types — and now the… Read More: Ben Affleck Is Using the Rumor He’s Dating to Raise… »

Artificial Embryos Made from Stem Cells Raise Ethical Issues

Stem cells (so-called “master cells”) are unique and important in the body because they can do almost anything, and scientists have only begun to discover their potential. That’s why researchers’ use of them has created controversy, attracting the attention of scientists, policymakers, and bioethicists across the globe. Stem cells can transform into any of the… Read More: Artificial Embryos Made from Stem Cells Raise Ethical Issues »

Millions of American workers will get a pay raise in the new year

The New Year is off to a fruitful start for millions of Americans. Some 5.3 million workers will be receiving higher pay starting Jan. 1 as minimum wage increases kick in for the New Year, according to an analysis from the left-leaning think tank Economic Policy Institute. The EPI analyzed data from the Current Population… Read More: Millions of American workers will get a pay raise in… »

Adolescent Obesity May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Previous studies have linked obesity in adulthood to a greater risk of pancreatic cancer. Now, new findings published in the journal Cancer suggest that people who are obese during adolescence may be four times more likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer later in life, reports Wiley. For the study, Zohar Levi, MD, of Rabin… Read More: Adolescent Obesity May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk »