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Acupuncture could reduce dry mouth caused by cancer treatment
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Hibernation could make deep space exploration a reality, study shows
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Researchers have developed the 'FrogPhone', a novel device which allows scientists to call up a frog survey site and monitor them in the wild.
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Turning gray and into the red: The true cost of growing old in America
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This eating habit could benefit people at risk for diabetes, heart disease
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Common anti-inflammatory drug may help reduce cancer risk
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Researchers find new way to detect autism before symptoms appear
In a new study, researchers found genome testing for siblings of kids with autism may detect autism before symptoms appear.
The research was conducted by...
This diet may help you lose weight, balance blood sugar
In a new study, researchers found that a diet that follows the body clock may help with weight loss and blood sugar balance.
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Scientists find the cause of high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea
In a new study, researchers found the potential cause of high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea.
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