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New research suggests a missing brain molecule may hold the key to understanding – and potentially treating – the faulty neural circuits seen in Down syndrome. Restoring the molecule, called ...

Three research hospitals in the Republic of Korea are reporting that restless leg syndrome was associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, with 1.6% of patients with restless leg ...

Slot machines in locations across Missouri violate state gambling laws, a federal jury found Monday in a verdict that Torch Electronics, the most visible operator of “gray market” games, unfairly ...

Having your hair shampooed and your scalp massaged is a key — and typically relaxing — part of any salon appointment. The amount of time spent at the special sink usually depends on the extent of the ...

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Imagine suddenly becoming allergic to a hamburger—or a steak or bacon or even certain cosmetics and medications. It’s ...

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In an unusual move, the FDA asked vaccine makers to conduct randomized studies evaluating possible long-term effects of the COVID-19 shot, including spike persistence and post-vaccination syndrome ...

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For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER. METABOLIC SYNDROME IS ACTUALLY A CLUSTER OF DIFFERENT CONDITIONS, AND YOUR RISK OF BEING DIAGNOSED WITH IT INCREASES AS YOU AGE. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR JONATHAN RICH SAYS ...