When an untreated infection leads to heart valve disease
Much as he tried, Gabriel Oluka could never keep up with other children. As he got older, he experienced heaviness
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How I’m Combining Hydration and Gratitude in the New Year
Resolutions come and go, but Microsteps are forever. There’s even science to prove it: According to U.S. News and Report, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail
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New weapon in war against opioids: An implanted device that automatically releases lifesaving naloxone
An opioid overdose can be a lonely death. People who use drugs often do so in private, and should they
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Preparing an entire holiday meal with one oven is tricky, but not impossible
Hosting a holiday is a serious undertaking — especially when you have about 20 dishes to make and you don’t
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How an AI solution can design new tuberculosis drug regimens
With a shortage of new tuberculosis drugs in the pipeline, a software tool from the University of Michigan can predict
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'My diet didn't cause my type one diabetes. It's an autoimmune disease'
It’s time for You Don’t Look Sick – our weekly series about living with an invisible illness or hidden disability.
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Mesothelioma trial suggests immunotherapy as an alternative to chemotherapy
Patients with mesothelioma may gain similar benefit from immunotherapy as chemotherapy, and good responders may provide important clues to novel
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An increasing number of countries are banning e-cigarettes – here’s why
The White House recently announced plans to ban flavoured e-cigarettes—except for tobacco-flavoured products—because of a rise in the number of
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Doctor in Korea performs an abortion on the WRONG woman
Doctor in South Korea performs an abortion on the WRONG woman after they failed to check her identity as police
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An hour of chores each day ‘lowers your risk of an early death’
Why you SHOULD do the washing up: Just an hour of household chores each day ‘halves your risk of an
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