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A New Way to Treat Panic Attacks

Panic attacks are characterized by a racing heart, copious sweating, rapid breathing…

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Cancer Scare for Coke, Pepsi Drinkers

  Most people know that sugary cola drinks have no nutritional benefits,…

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Network Mapping Identifies Physician Influencers

Several years ago, scientists led by Harvard’s Nicholas Christakis showed how happiness…

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Medical Device Approval Process is Faulted in Study

More than 70% of all medical devices that have been recalled by…

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Dietary Fiber and Mortality

Scientists have proven that dietary fiber lowers the risk of coronary artery…

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Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy: Much Ado about Nothing?

  Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy became a hot topic among professional and…

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Personalized Medicine for Alcoholism

  Genetic factors predispose people to alcoholism. That’s why the children of…

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Bullying and Social Hierarchies in Schools

  Bullying and other forms of social aggression affect nearly 30% of…

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Japanese Dog Sniffs Out Colon Cancer

Who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Japanese scientists…

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Feds to Regulate Rocket Fuel Levels in Tap Water

After nearly a decade of inaction, the US government is finally going…

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