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Imagine constructing a human being synthesized completely through science—a seemingly supernatural fabrication of life. You may think Frankenstein. You may visualize Iron Man. But it’s called bionics.

The field of bionics doesn’t necessarily create entire human beings, but rather constructs body parts for better human functionality. People have been losing body parts and use of body parts since the beginning of time. Non-functioning limbs have been replaced with plastic, wood and even steel.

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All through the month of December, Sylvia tried to ignore her slowly-worsening cough and chest congestion. Although she worked more than forty hours a week at two part time jobs, she had no health insurance and couldn’t afford a doctor’s visit. Her cold would get better on its own, she reassured herself.

It didn’t. She was delirious by the time friends finally took her to the emergency room on New Year’s Eve. The doctors diagnosed pneumonia. Three weeks later, she died of adult respiratory distress syndrome. Would universal healthcare have saved her life? You decide.

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With the rising costs of gasoline and other consumer market products these days, individuals are searching for ways to save money all around. One such instance where saving money is a key factor is in the case of health care costs. Health care products and services can cost quite a bit of money for many individuals, whether they need such care only occasionally or on a constant basis. The good news is that there are ways to save money on health care costs and keep some money in your pocket for other necessities.

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From cancer treatment to breast reduction, insurance companies offer a wide array of coverage for those needing medical treatment. One such procedure that insurers will not cover is a lobotomy. Dr. Walter Freeman was the doctor responsible for bringing the lobotomy procedure to the United States in the 1930’s. It was used to potentially remedy mental illness and other disorders of the brain however the lobotomy procedure did not see much success. There are a few reasons today why insurance companies refuse to cover this type of medical procedure.

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