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Fenofibrate may reduce heart disease risk in some patients with type 2 diabetes
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Painful sex and bladder problems take toll on women’s libido…
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IU, Regenstrief study finds surrogate decision makers experience…
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UW-Madison spinoff gets FDA OK for bacteria-killing wound dressing
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Black babies more likely to have nursing care missed in their NICU stay
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Are patients sufficiently shielded against stray radiation during CT scans?
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Magic mushrooms may ‘reset’ the brains of depressed…
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JAMA Viewpoint: Emerging Zika pandemic requires more WHO action now
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Gene that enables memories, sense of direction produces schizophrenia-like symptoms when…
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Why is some social media content interpreted as bragging?
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UT Southwestern researchers identify gene that protects against…
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