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Stress Causes Headaches, Scientists Confirm
By Christopher Wanjek published
Stress is linked with headaches, according to a new study that finds that people with more stress in their lives tend to suffer more frequent and more intense headaches.
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Chronic Infections Linked with Memory Problems Later in Life
By Christopher Wanjek published
People with chronic viral or bacterial infections may face an increased risk of thinking and memory problems later in life, according to a new study.
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Devastating Plague Strains Arose Twice, Could Return
By Christopher Wanjek published
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Genome of the Blood-Sucking Hookworm Decoded
By Christopher Wanjek published
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Best US States for Child Kidney Transplants Revealed
By Christopher Wanjek published
For children who need a donated kidney, wait times vary greatly depending on which state they live in, a new study finds.
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Oh, Never Mind: Top 5 Retracted Science Studies of 2013
By Christopher Wanjek published
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Brains Hardwired to Accept Celebrity Health Advice
By Christopher Wanjek published
The human brain may be hardwired to trust the health advice that celebrities dole out, researchers say.
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Cookin' Up Stem Cells: New Technique Lowers Cancer Risk (Video)
By Christopher Wanjek published
A new technique for creating stem cells shows they can be made in a way that reduces the risk of these cells dividing haphazardly and becoming cancerous.
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