Doctors are less likely to spot colon polyps in people who get a colonoscopy late in the day compared to…
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New Yorkers: Beware of ‘Monster’ Plant Causing Blisters, Blindness
It makes the carnivorous Venus flytrap look downright tame. A monster plant with flowers the size of umbrellas and sap…
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Study: Imagined Smells Can Precede Migraines
Hallucinated scents such as a burning or rotten smell, or even the scent of foie gras, can be a part…
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Rare mutations tied to breast, pancreatic cancers
Mutations in genes that fix mismatched DNA may put people at extra risk for breast cancer and pancreatic cancer, in…
Read MoreEvidence of ‘chemo brain’ verified by researchers
For many cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, memory problems and a general mental haziness often plague them during and after treatment.…
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WHO warns spread of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity
Health data released on Wednesday provided the clearest evidence to date of the spread of chronic diseases like diabetes and…
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Survey Says Condom Use Routine for U.S. Teens, Not Adults
U.S. teens are not as reckless as some people might think when it comes to sex, and they are much…
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New imaging technique may help predict long-term impact of concussions
In a new study, researchers are using a novel technique to map the damage caused by concussions, in hopes that…
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Pharmaceutical Company Warns of Opana, Percocet Painkiller Shortages
Painkillers like Percocet and Opana from Endo Pharmaceuticals may be in short supply after their production facility was shut down…
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Sideline Test Can Detect Concussions in Minutes
In the past year, concussions have become a huge topic of concern, and there’s good reason for it. It’s estimated…
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