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Headaches are very common in children and teens. In fact, more than half will suffer from headaches at some point, and by 18 years the...
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As the new year rolls on, sports fans rejoice! You've had the excitement of the college football bowl games and the national championship game, the...
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) –– or myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), to be specific –– is an illness defined by a group of symptoms. Yet...
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Animals renowned for their outstanding night vision include owls, cats, tarsiers (a tiny primate in Southeast Asia) — and even the dung beetle. But humans?...
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Experiencing discrimination in the workplace — where many adults spend one-third of their time, on average — may be harmful to your heart health. A...
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