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States fail to track abuses in foster care facilities housing thousands of children, US says Many states are failing to track how frequently children in foster care facilities are abused, sexually assaulted or improperly restrained, leaving them vulnerable to mistreatment Life after death: Take a glimpse into the world of cryonics Cryonics involves preserving human bodies at ultra-low temperatures in the anticipation that future science will one day revive them. Proponents and skeptics weigh in. Texas heart surgeons accused of double-booking surgeries, delegating dangerous procedures Three Houston medical institutions have agreed to pay $15 million to settle federal allegations that they looked the other way for years as three surgeons double-booked themselves for complex heart procedures. C.D.C. Warns Doctors About Dengue as Virus Spreads to New Regions The excruciating mosquito-borne disease is surging in much of the world. Federal health officials urged physicians to watch for new cases in the United States. Is white meat or dark meat healthier? The 1 major difference and tips to choose between them White meat, like chicken breast, is usually considered healthier than dark meat. But the differences between them are small, dietitians say. Here's how to pick. |