Autoimmune diseases are a medical conundrum. In people with these conditions, the immune system of the body, the designated defense
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Not all antipsychotics increase the risk of diabetes and raise cholesterol—some may be protective
Millions of people worldwide are prescribed antipsychotics every year. While these drugs are effective in treating the symptoms of schizophrenia,
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Zika vaccine protects both mom and fetus, but mom needs a higher dose when pregnant
Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston showed, for the first time, that a single, higher dose
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Study suggests early-life exposure to dogs may lessen risk of developing schizophrenia
Ever since humans domesticated the dog, the faithful, obedient and protective animal has provided its owner with companionship and emotional
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Care in a multidisciplinary prostate cancer clinic increases discussion about treatment options, adherence to guidelines
Newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients have multiple standard-of-care treatment options available, but many are not fully informed of their choices.
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CAR T-cell therapy effective for relapsed mantle cell lymphoma patients
A one-year follow-up study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center revealed a majority of patients with
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Animal-assisted interventions positive for people’s health but more research is needed
The impact of animal-assisted interventions for both patients and health services could be substantial, but more rigorous research is needed,
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Here’s how black barbershops could save lives and millions in health costs
A national program to fight high blood pressure by sending pharmacists to black barbershops could prevent thousands of strokes, heart
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From depression to Parkinson’s disease: The healing power of dance
Why do we stop dancing when we grow up? Why do we disconnect and alienate ourselves from the body? It
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Popular nursery rhyme can help curb spread of common infections in children
A musical mnemonic based on a popular nursery rhyme can help young children to learn and remember the proper hand
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