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More vaccine-autism facts for the fact-averse.
The Oedipal complex, repressed memories, penis envy? Sigmund Freud’s ideas are far-reaching, but few have withstood the onslaught of empirical evidence.
Recently, “the London patient” became the second person in history to be cured of HIV. Now, “the Düsseldorf patient” appears to be the third, with the possibility of more on the way.
The quick-acting drug could usher in a new era of treatment for depression.
The promising news comes 12 years after the “Berlin patient” became the world’s first person to be cured of the deadly virus.
Surprise, surprise: The U.S. isn’t even close to the top of the list.
Scientists are developing vaccines for migraines and sciatica (back pain) – a win in the war against the overprescription of opioid drugs.
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Eating a doughnut isn’t the only way you can go wrong on the keto diet.
Turns out pushups are more telling than treadmill tests when it comes to cardiovascular health.
We may never have to get more than one flu shot again.
An emphasis on personal responsibility might explain why conservatives tend to be in better physical health than liberals.
What have hospitals done for us lately? Actually, quite a lot.
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One flew east, one flew west, eight shrinks flew into the cuckoo’s nest.
Soon, parents may be able to prescribe music to their kids to help them focus.
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The assumption “that without memory, there can be no self” is wrong, say researchers.
The keto diet can help with weight loss, but at what cost?
What’s in your tummy might affect what’s in your head.
Interestingly, electrically stimulating the cingulum bundle also seems to reduce anxiety.
Diabetics have to endure constant injections on a daily basis, but this new device could make staying alive easier.
The psychological disconnect between humans and other animals puts all forms of life at risk.
Good bacteria are our friends. We need to protect them.
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Can the keto diet really help people combat acne, cancer and “brain fog”?
The counterintuitive findings bode well for stoners, but more research is needed.
The spike in measles cases stems from three outbreaks in Washington and New York.
“Dinner and drinks” may take on a new, more provocative meaning.
Hint: Both lead to the same metabolic state.
Want to change your diet? The easiest method might be to start exercising.
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs may help combat lung cancer.
Between the noise and frustration, we’re suffering more than ever.