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In a new study, researchers report a novel MRI-guided procedure that uses ultrasound effectively treats prostate cancer with minimal side effects.
The incision-free technique could...
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Every year, more than half a million Americans visit the emergency room for kidney stone problems.
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Sleep, but not too much, to improve your heart health
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New way to accurately detect pancreatic cysts, prevent pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found a new "virtual biopsy" allows them to definitively diagnose cysts in the pancreas with unprecedented accuracy.
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Parker Solar Probe’s first discoveries: Odd phenomena in space weather, solar wind
Last summer, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe split the predawn skies in a blaze of light as it headed closer to the sun than any...
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A new study that looks at both the effectiveness of shark nets in keeping beach-goers safe and their destructive impact on marine life has...
What’s the value of your dog’s life, and why it matters
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