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When Should I Go to the College Clinic?

It can be hard to know when you’re sick enough to go to the college clinic or infirmary. Our expert provides guidelines.

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Deep Brain Stimulation May Offer Lasting Benefits for Parkinson’s Disease

A new study shows that Parkinson’s disease patients treated with deep brain stimulation can expect the technology to control symptoms like tremors for a decade or longer, while other improvements, such as those in speech and balance, may lessen over time.

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Sibling History of Blood Clots May Raise Your Risk

People with more than one sibling who have had potentially life-threatening blood clots have a 50-fold increase in risk for the condition, a new study shows.

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Teething May Not Be Linked to Fever

Teething and fever don’t usually go together, according to new research.

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‘Cyberstalking’: Worse Than in-Person Harassment?

Due in large part to its 24/7, global presence, “cyberstalking” appears to cause its victims more stress and trauma than in-person stalking, according to a leading psychologist’s observations.

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Schizophrenia Cause: Neural Circuits, Not Mom

Multiple gene mutations not inherited from one’s parents converge to cause most cases of schizophrenia. Now the search is on to find out how these very different sets of mutations cause a single mental illness.

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Soy Tablets Little Help for Bone Loss, Hot Flashes

A new study reported in Archives of Internal Medicine found there was no difference between soy and a placebo in relieving symptoms such as bone loss or vaginal dryness.

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Exercise a ‘Wonder Drug’ for Cancer Survival

Cancer patients can reduce the risks of side effects and cancer recurrence by exercising regularly, a new report shows.

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Facebook: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Facebook, texting, and instant messaging have both positive and negative psychological impacts on kids, teens, and young adults, according to a leading researcher on social networking.

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Low-Carb Diets May Improve Acne

Low-carb eating plans such as the South Beach Diet may do more than promote weight loss, these diets may also improve acne.

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