Morning sickness may shield fetus says UC Berkeley biologist
Margie Profet of UC Berkeley reports a six year study suggesting morning sickness acts as a toxin alarm to protect embryos from harmful foods. The theory links nausea and food aversions in early pregnancy to reducing exposure to teratogens and birth defects through dietary changes.
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Tennessee men report fewer rapes than women
A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association cites lower reporting by men of rape and sexual assault. Dr Gary Lipscomb of the University of Tennessee Memphis led research on 99 male victims treated at the Memphis Sexual Assault Resource Center, covering 1990 data through December 12, 1990. Among the cases, 80 occurred in prison and 19 in the community.
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Newark police admit falsehoods in teen shooting case
Six Newark officers acknowledged lying about the shooting of 17 year old Howard Caesar who was unarmed and suspected of stealing a car. At least one officer reportedly fired at him as Caesar remained in critical condition on life support with a bullet in his abdomen at University Hospital.
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Minnesota Supreme Court rules on adoption race preference
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld a long legal fight by black grandparents seeking adoption of a 2 year old girl in a case involving white foster parents since birth. The court found a strong family preference for child placements exists without regard to race or ethnicity.
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Court limits environmental suits in overseas projects ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 7 2 limiting environmental groups ability to sue over federal funding for overseas projects that may endanger species. Justice Scalia said citizens must show real injuries for suits. dissenters called it a slash and burn. The decision stems from 1986 Reagan era regulations.
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Former lawmaker outraged by probe into Perot Medicare bids
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