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In the wake of the opioid addiction crisis, physicians have been cutting back on prescribing opioids for pain relief. But…
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have carpal tunnel syndrome that used to bother me only at night. Wearing a splint helped,…
Northwestern Medicine and University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) scientists have identified a gene that causes severe glaucoma in children. The finding…
Harvard Health Blog Here are some headlines on fertility and diet that caught our attention: The ultimate fertility diet: We…
In the old days, if you had a symptom that didn’t go away, you’d call your doctor. Today, many people…
Professional dancers, like professional athletes, are subject to injury because of the constant stress they put on their bodies. And…
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Environmental Nutrition Newsletter More and more people are putting plant proteins — beans, lentils, peas, soyfoods, nuts, seeds and whole…
Harvard Health Blog Chondroitin sulfate is among the most popular supplements in the world. It’s often taken in combination with…
Harvard Health Blog If you’re the kind of person who avoids public bathrooms at all costs, you may feel validated,…
Ripped apart. That’s one way to describe what’s happened to families seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. Traumatized. That’s one…
Our minds are one of the most powerful things about us. Everything from our physical health to our sense of…
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From telehealth to magnetic stimulation, innovative therapies provide alternatives At the end of the 19th century, it wasn’t uncommon for…
Chicago programs help young victims of trauma find their way forward “What happened to you?” Asking troubled children that question…
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Fighting against the stigma of mental illness and advocating for parity Moments after delivering her first child, a baby girl,…
Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy face the distressing prospect of losing their hair. But cold cap therapy can reduce hair loss…
Community groups take action to stop gun violence Guns are the worst thing that ever happened to black people,” says…
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An innovative device worn on the throat offers exciting possibilities in the rehabilitation of stroke patients. The device, developed in…
The decline in male sperm count and quality Take a closer look at a man’s sperm cells and you’ll learn…
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Packaged convenience foods give snacking a bad rap, but a nutritious snack can help you better manage your food intake…
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