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The Drug Enforcement Administration says there is "no legitimate medical use in the U.S." There are concerns that it could be addictive and have other risks that aren't well-known. But the opioid-like substance is still sought out by users to boost energy and manage pain. By Nadia Kounang, CNN, and Aria Hangyu Chen Special to CNN New stem cell treatment 'halts' effects of MS Chemotherapy, combined with stem cell transplants, could halt the onslaught of multiple sclerosis in people suffering from the disease, according to a new study. By Sheena McKenzie CNN Coming up on Dr. Oz! Coming up on Dr. Oz! Researcher accidentally gives herself Zika A researcher at the University of Pittsburgh accidentally infected herself with the Zika virus while working in a lab, the university said. By Debra Goldschmidt CNN WHO: Delay pregnancy in Zika-affected areas If you and your partner live where in a country where the Zika virus is actively spreading via the bite of an infected mosquito, the World Health Organization wants you to consider delaying pregnancy to avoid having a baby with brain damage. by Sandee LaMotte CNN Deaths in hot cars nearly triple Summer is not yet here, but so far nearly three times as many children have died after being left in hot cars this year compared to this time last year, the National Safety Council said Thursday. By Steve Visser CNN Could human-pig hybrid organs help patients? There's a worldwide shortage of donor organs. Some people spend years on a transplant list, and others lose their lives while waiting. By Jareen Imam CNN Deepak Chopra launches a wellness app Deepak Chopra is going full-on into the digital health space. By Sara Ashley O'Brien Nature Made vitamins recalled Several types of Nature Made vitamins are being recalled due to possible salmonella or Staphylococcus aureus contamination, according to a Tuesday announcement from Pharmavite LLC. 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