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Asymmetrical eyes are a very common physical feature. In rare cases, they may be due to a medical condition. Learn…
Mapping the pathway to gut health in HIV and SIV infections
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Technique identifies T cells primed for certain allergies or infections
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Chronic opioid therapy can disrupt sleep, increase risk of sleep disorders
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Daily cannabis use lowers odds of using illicit opioids among people who have chronic pain
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Medical News Today: What to do about a dent in the head
There are many possible causes of a dent in the head, including injury, surgery, congenital conditions, and tumors. The treatment…
Evidence in mice that childhood asthma is influenced by the neurotransmitter dopamine
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The Brain Benefits of Reading and Writing
People who never learned to read and write may be at increased risk for dementia.
The Brain Benefits of Reading and Writing
People who never learned to read and write may be at increased risk for dementia.