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Opioids After Surgery: Which Patients Don't Stop When They Should
April 12, 2017 | ArticleThe first time many patients in the United States take prescription opioid painkillers is following surgery.
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5 Reasons Why Placentas Are Amazing
April 11, 2017 | CountdownThere is much about the placenta that scientists are just beginning to discover.
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Scientists Can Now Tell If Someone Is Dreaming from Their Brain Waves
April 11, 2017 | ArticlePeople who are in a deep slumber may not be able to say whether they're dreaming, but their brain waves might.
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'Organ Chip' Project to Test How Chemicals Affect the Body
April 11, 2017 | ArticleTiny replicas of organs, shrunk down to fit onto computer chips the size of AA batteries, could help doctors and scientists learn about how certain foods, chemicals and dietary supplements affect the human body, the FDA says.
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Psychopathic Traits Linked to Witnessing Abuse in Childhood
April 11, 2017 | ArticleChildren who witness domestic violence may be more likely to have psychopathic traits in adulthood, according to a new study.
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Exposure to Pesticides May Increase Risk of Liver Cancer
April 11, 2017 | ArticlePeople who are exposed to pesticides may face an increased risk of liver cancer, a new meta-analysis suggests.
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Cases of 'Elephantiasis' Traced to Unexpected Cause
April 11, 2017 | ArticleA rare condition called elephantiasis, which tends to strike people in tropical parts of the world, was long thought to occur due to a parasitic infection. But a new study shows that the condition can have another cause: sharp crystals found in soil.
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These 5 'Life Skills' Are Tied to Health Benefits
April 10, 2017 | ArticleOlder adults with these five personality traits are in better health.
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Why Inhaled 'Poppers' May Cause Eye Damage
April 10, 2017 | ArticleNewer types of "poppers" — which are inhalant drugs that people use recreationally — may be toxic to people's eyes.
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How Does a Dead Bat End Up in Packaged Salad?
April 10, 2017 | ArticleTwo people in Florida got more than they bargained for in their salad mix.
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