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Adiponectin, the hormone that protects women against liver cancer
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Bryce Seifert, Ph.D., earns 2019 Richard King Award for best publication by a trainee
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WVU researchers identify how light at night may harm outcomes in cardiac patients
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Poll: Pets help older adults cope with health issues, get active and connect with others
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A soft spot for stem cells helps cornea healing
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UTSA harnesses spin of electrons to power tech devices
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Psychostimulants play a major role in fatal strokes among young adults
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Shorter stays in a skilled nursing facility tied to higher risk for readmission
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Stress in childhood and adulthood have combined impact on hormones and health
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A ‘low dose aspirin’ for dementia? Drug ready for first in-human testing
Credit: University of Kentucky Office of Research Communications LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 2, 2019) -- Alzheimer's disease wreaks emotional havoc on ...
Counselors may find that focusing on the human-nature connection may help clients
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Sleeping pill use linked to greater need for blood pressure medications
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Difficulty hearing may keep older patients from participating in their health care
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Discrimination may affect adolescents’ sleep quality
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New protein for gene editing may improve disease treatment, sustainable manufacturing
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Gene levels could help predict prognosis for colorectal cancer
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Inflammatory arthritis may negatively affect intimate relationships and sexual function
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A new art and science collaboration at CRG in Barcelona: Genome-inspired fashion design
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