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New Cancer Drugs Harness Power of Immune System

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:11:09 GMT

New data on experimental drugs that enlist the immune system against cancer suggest a broad impact for the strategy against a variety of tumors. Ron Winslow reports on Lunch Break. Photo: AP.

Scientists Take Step Towards Human Cloning

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:36:51 GMT

Scientists have used cloning technology to transform human skin cells into embryonic stem cells, an experiment that may revive the controversy over human cloning. WSJ’s Gautam Naik reports. Photo: OHSU

Google Crosses $900, and More

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:52:57 GMT

What's News: Google shares cross $900 for the first time on the same day the company announces a music-streaming services. Carl Icahn sees his paper profit from Netflix grow to over $1 billion. Human cloning leaps forward. Joanne Po reports. Photo: AP

Low-Salt Benefits Are Questioned

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:25:39 GMT

An influential government panel said there is no evidence that very low-salt diets prevent heart disease, calling into question current national dietary guidelines on sodium intake. Jennifer Corbett Dooren reports. Photo: AP.

Support Climbs to Split Dimon's Job, and More

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:44:35 GMT

What's News: Shareholder support builds to split J.P. Morgan Chase CEO and Chairman Jamie Dimon's role. A scientific panel questions the benefits of the low-sodium diet. Sotheby's sets art-auction records. Joanne Po reports. Photo: Getty Images

Report Says China Police Abuse Sex Workers

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:53:07 GMT

China’s attempt to crack down on illegal prostitution has increased police brutality against sex workers. Nicholas Bequelin of Human Rights Watch tells us why China’s sex workers have no rights.

Health Overhaul May Ease Costs Study Finds

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:59:05 GMT

A new study by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Health Research Institute shows it will be cheaper for employers and employees alike for companies to offer health coverage. (Photo: Getty Images)

How Not to Lose Money on Weight-Loss Scams

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:53:34 GMT

MarketWatch's Laura Mandaro discusses how to prevent falling for false advertising or unrealistic claims by the weight-loss industry. (Photo: Getty Images)

Angelina Jolie and Recovering After Breast Surgery

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:30:08 GMT

Flow Physical Therapy & Yoga founder Amy Shapses joins Lunch Break to look at how news of Angelina Jolie's elective double mastectomy could shape public perceptions of the procedure, and what women can expect after undergoing breast cancer surgery. Photo: AP.

How Video Games Make Brains Sharper

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:43:17 GMT

A recent study showed that cancer survivors suffering from loss of memory and attention span benefited from cognitive video games like those made by Lumosity. Krishna Kakarala, Lumosity CFO, joins digits to discuss how mind games can benefit everyone. Photo: Lumosity.