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The delicate balance of treating growing but brittle bones
Osteoporosis is a medical condition that causes bones to become fragile and brittle. It is…
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Northwest US measles cases prompt look at vaccine exemptions
A measles outbreak near Portland, Oregon, has revived a bitter debate over so-called “philosophical” exemptions…
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Living donors may benefit transplant patients
For a patient awaiting a new organ—namely a liver or kidney—living donation provides a viable…
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Learning new vocabulary during deep sleep
Sleeping is sometimes considered unproductive time. Could the time spent asleep could be used more…
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Data show no evidence that teens’ social media use predicts depression over time
Longitudinal data from adolescents and young adults show no evidence that social media use predicts…
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How the body fights cancer and intruders
The human body’s immune system is like a vast team of special agents. Certain cells…
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Gender gap seen in accessing alcohol treatment with cirrhosis
(HealthDay)—Women with alcohol-associated cirrhosis (AC) are less likely to receive alcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment…
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Mechanism explains breast cancer cell plasticity
One of the main obstacles to successfully treating breast cancer is the cells’ ability to…
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Does intensive blood pressure control reduce dementia?
Intensive lowering of blood pressure did not significantly reduce dementia risk but did have a…
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