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A modified radical mastectomy is a less intensive surgery to treat breast cancer than a radical mastectomy. Here, we give…
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Possible causes of cold fingers include anemia, medication side effects, and psychological conditions, such as stress. Treating the underlying cause…
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ALS patients may benefit from more glucose
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Milestone reached in use of nanoparticles to kill cancer with heat
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Tight jaw muscles often occur due to stress, anxiety, injury, or overusing the jaw joint. In other cases, it may…
What made humans ‘the fat primate’?
How did humans get to be so much fatter than our closest primate relatives, despite sharing 99% of the same…
Learning from experience is all in the timing
Animals learn the hard way which sights, sounds, and smells are relevant to survival. New research in flies shows that…
Scientists developing way to help premature babies breathe easier
Researchers suggest a possible cell-based therapy to stimulate lung development in fragile premature infants who suffer from a rare condition…