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Kathy Jean Schultz is a freelance medical science writer. Her work covers the use of stem cells to reverse blindness, prostate cancer treatment, other medical innovations and addiction issues. She is a member of the National Association of Science Writers and the Association of Health Care Journalists.
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Ex-Opioid Addict at Harvard Says We’re Wrong About Addiction
MISUNDERSTOODPeter Grinspoon went to rehab for his opioid addiction—and realized that current faith-based abstinence programs often lack scientific research.

The ‘Human Hunger Hormone’ Might Cure Alcoholism
JUST ONE MORE NO MOREAdapting ghrelin, the hormone that makes us want more French fries, could help some people to quell their hunger signals. Could it also curb cravings for alcohol?

The Surprising Way Fracking Could Illuminate Heart Health
MICROBE MINERSAs an energy source, it’s controversial. But as a way to understand plaque and heart disease, fracking could be medicine’s most promising bet yet.

Platypus Venom Could Treat Diabetes
UNDER THE SEAThe ocean’s creatures hold secrets to some of today’s biggest medical mysteries.

Remote-Controlled Nanospears Will Attack Cancer Cells
SPEARHEADING A REVOLUTIONUnlike ancient spears that delivered injury or death, nanospears deliver potentially life-saving genetic treatment.

This Vegetable Could Eliminate E-Waste
CORNYAs the husks, stalks, and cobs of corn decompose, a powerful, sugar-loving bacteria emerges. That bacteria is strong enough to break down metal.

Stem Cell Treatments Could Eradicate HIV
A NEW HOPEScott Kitchen's research could significantly up survival rates from the virus.

Is The Next Fitbit A Tattoo?
GETTING STEPS INSay goodbye to those thin black bands—the next generation of fitness trackers will be barely noticeable and the most accurate they've ever been.

Would You Trust a 3D-Printed Mini Organ to Test Your Drugs?
MINI MIRACLEOrganoids are poised to solve the animal ethics issue and human testing fears. Could anything go wrong?
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