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The Placebo Effect
To test new drugs, researchers usually divide their subjects into two groups. One group receives the experimental drug.…
What Is a Spinal Cord Injury?
Although the hard bones of the spinal column protect the soft tissues of the spinal cord, vertebrae can still be broken…
Facts About Angina
Angina is a recurring pain or discomfort in the chest that happens when some part of the heart does not receive enough…
What's So Bad About Cholesterol?
Cholesterol has a worse reputation than it deserves. This waxy lipid (a kind of fat) is essential to good health. It…
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