Have you ever noticed what looks like a white coating on your tongue? While it might look gross, there are
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Beta-blocker trial does not reduce risks for COPD patients
New research from scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham published in the New England Journal of Medicine has
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Serelaxin does not lower CV death in acute heart failure
(HealthDay)—An infusion of serelaxin does not result in a lower incidence of death from cardiovascular causes or worsening of heart
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Treatment for sexual and domestic violence offenders does work
A first-of-its-kind study has found that specialised psychological programmes for sexual and domestic violence offenders have led to major reductions
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Does hypertension pose a health risk to older adults who wish to donate a kidney?
In an analysis of clinical information on older living kidney donors, hypertension was linked with a higher risk of developing
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Appendix removal: does it really increase your risk of getting Parkinson’s disease?
Recent scary press reports suggest that having your appendix out could triple your risk of getting Parkinson’s disease. Given that
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What Does it Really Mean When Someone Says They 'Need Space'?
If your partner utters the words “I need space,” don’t assume your relationship is doomed. People ask for breathing room
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Adding transition services does not aid heart failure outcomes
(HealthDay)—Additional transitional care services do not improve outcomes for heart failure patients discharged from the hospital, according to a study
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Does alcohol consumption have an effect on arthritis?
Several previous studies have demonstrated that moderate alcohol consumption is linked with less severe disease and better quality of life
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How does the brain change over the course of Alzheimer’s?
What changes in the brain are caused by Alzheimer’s disease? How do these changes differ from those observed in the
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