This dangerous pregnancy complication is common. A new treatment might help

Preeclampsia complicates 3 to 8 percent of pregnancies. In a recent trial, a blood filter lowered blood pressure and helped prolong some pregnancies.Preeclampsia complicates 3 to 8 percent of pregnancies. In a recent trial, a blood filter lowered blood pressure and helped prolong some pregnancies.  

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Humidity makes these bees turn green

North American sweat bees change color depending on the surrounding humidity. It might be a more widespread phenomenon among insects.North American sweat bees change color depending on the surrounding humidity. It might be a more widespread phenomenon among insects.  

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CAR T cell therapy wipes out rogue antibodies’ source and improves walking speed in people with the same autoimmune disorder that affects Celine Dion.CAR T cell therapy wipes out rogue antibodies’ source and improves walking speed in people with the same autoimmune disorder that affects Celine Dion.  

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