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Inflammation may trigger persistent 'out-of-body' experiences, emerging research hintsResearchers are investigating whether immune dysfunction can help explain dissociative disorders.
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Rare 'spinal stroke' struck an 8-year-old and temporarily paralyzed herDiagnostic Dilemma When an 8-year-old suddenly lost the ability to walk, doctors ruled out infection and autoimmune disease before uncovering a rare explanation.
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'This problem of gun violence in America is not unsolvable'Interview Health editor Nicoletta Lanese spoke with trauma surgeon Dr. Selwyn Rogers Jr. about his new book, "Healing the Gun Violence Epidemic."
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What does 'allele' mean?Science word of the day Pronunciation: Ah-LEEL'
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Scientists may have found a clue to prevent muscles from aging, study hintsScientists have identified a compound that may help preserve muscle in aging mice. Someday, this may help people with muscle atrophy.
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Military's testosterone screening program could lead to overtreatment and side effects, including impaired T productionAnalysis The U.S. Department of Defense plans to conduct regular testosterone screening of service members, but this practice is not recommended by professional medical organizations.
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Are redheads going extinct?Life's Little Mysteries Redheads are rare, and the trait carries an increased risk of melanoma. Does that mean ginger locks might one day go extinct?
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Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to lettuce expands to 9 states, with over 1,900 people sickenedAdditional states have been added to the list of locations impacted by an outbreak of foodborne illness tied to iceberg lettuce.
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6-year-old in China dies after experimental treatment, investigation finds, raising questions about the country's gene therapy regulationsA young girl in China died after being given an experimental gene therapy intended to treat a neurodevelopmental syndrome, an investigation by Science and Retraction Watch revealed.
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