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The Gene That Causes Autism Has Been Discovered

Scientists at the McMaster University in Canada have recognized the gene the causes autism development, as well as many other neurological disorders and illnesses. Now, the scientists believe their discovery will open the roads towards new treatments. Autism is a…
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5 Books That Will Help You Forget About Chronic Pain

Everyone has experienced pain, at least once. Under normal circumstances, the pain, regardless of where it occurs, is disappearing on its own or with the help of mild analgesics. The chronic pain is persistent for days, weeks, months, or even years,…
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A Texan Lost His Leg Due To Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Raul Reyes, a 26-year-old teacher from Houston, Texas, lost his leg due to flesh-eating bacteria infection. Doctors had no other choice than cutting off the man’s right foot after the flesh-eating bacteria seriously damaged the foot’s tissues and muscles. Raul…
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Influenza Is Slowing Down In Arizona

Finally, influenza is slowing down in Arizona. There were only 649 flu cases that have been validated in the week of February 18th – February 24th, according to the latest Arizona Department of Health Services office data. This year’s flu…
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Common Skin Bacteria Protects Against Cancer

According to a new study, common skin bacteria protect against cancer The scientists say that the surprising discovery, related to a strain of Staphylococcus epidermidis, highlights the importance of this type of microorganisms in the human body. The bacteria can be…
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Up To 8,000 Rare Illnesses Exist In The World

The Rare Diseases International Day is on this Wednesday, February 28th.However, the scientists do not know exactly how many rare diseases exist in the world, but they estimate that there are up to 8,000 rare diseases. These rare diseases affect a…
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Long-Lasting Depression Alters The Human Brain

A research that studied brain imaging was conducted at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, Canada. The study revealed that long-lasting depression alters the brain, suggesting that a change in the way the professionals treat depression…
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