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Does sleeping with an eye mask improve learning and alertness?
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Ever read your medical record? Here’s why you should
Do you ever read the notes written by your doctor or health practitioner during a […]
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Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them
Each year, more than 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States. Despite what […]
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What is Lewy body dementia?
Months after actor and comedian Robin Williams took his own life in August 2014, autopsy […]
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Shining light on night blindness
Animals renowned for their outstanding night vision include owls, cats, tarsiers (a tiny primate in […]
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A fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia
Dementia usually develops in people ages 65 years and older. So-called young-onset dementia, occurring in […]
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Testosterone-blocking drugs boost heart disease risk when given in combination
Cancer treatment can involve difficult tradeoffs, and that's also true of the testosterone-blocking drugs used […]
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How do trees and green spaces enhance our health?
Trees enhance life in a multitude of ways. They combat climate change by reducing greenhouse […]
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Do tattoos cause lymphoma?
Not so long ago, a friend texted me from a coffee shop. He said, "I […]