Luteinizing hormone (LH) is involved in many bodily processes, including pregnancy, puberty, and ovulation. LH levels increase or decrease at…
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Ventriculoperitoneal shunt: Types, procedure, risks, and recovery
Hydrocephalus is a condition that causes fluid to build up on the brain, which increases the pressure around the brain….
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Unique and beautiful baby names that start with the letter A
When it comes to picking baby names, it can be tricky to know where to start. Should you name your…
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Sequencing gut microbes shows differences between IBD and IBS
A team of researchers with members from the Netherlands and the U.S. has found differences in the numbers of gut…
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Sofosbuvir rids organism of chikungunya and yellow fever viruses
A study performed at the University of São Paulo’s Biomedical Science Institute (ICB-USP) in Brazil shows that sofosbuvir, a drug…
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How do anxiety and depression affect physical health?
In the 17th century, Enlightenment philosopher Rene Descartes posited that the mind and the body were separate entities. While this…
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Alternative treatment for HIV: Benefits and risks
Many people living with HIV use alternative therapies. According to one source, over 70 percent of people with HIV in…
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Scaling skin: Pictures, causes, treatment, and prevention
Scaling skin may arise when an injury or a medical condition damages the outer layer of skin. Some conditions interfere…
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Massage: indications and contraindications
Physiotherapy is a powerful tool helps the whole body: stimulates the immune system, improves heart, heals the joints, restores health…
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Trying to get people to agree? Skip the French restaurant and go out for Chinese food
Here’s a new negotiating tactic: enjoy a family-style meal with your counterpart before making your opening bid. When people in…
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