The study, of nearly 89,000 U.S. patients, found that people given physical therapy for their pain were 7 percent to
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Explaining differences in rates of evolution
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Pathogen predicament: How bacteria propel themselves out of a tight spot
Scientists have deciphered how some types of “swimming” bacteria have evolved to be able to escape when trapped in small
Approach That New Gene Testing Kit With Caution
Lots of Americans will unwrap a scarf or sweater this holiday season. But a growing number will receive a gift
New genetic testing technology enhances precision of analysis of clinical biomarkers
Estonian scientists have announced the invention of a genetic testing technology that allows the number of clinical biomarkers to be
Mysteries of the primrose unraveled
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U.S. Flu Activity Low Right Now, but Rising: CDC
Flu season is getting off to a slow but steady start, a U.S. health official said Friday. As of now,
Split liver transplants could safely help sickest children
In a review of registry data for more than 5,300 liver transplants performed in children nationwide, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers
Crohn’s, Colitis May Be Tied to Prostate Cancer
Men with inflammatory bowel disease have a significantly greater risk of prostate cancer, a new study finds. About 1 million
Inclusive primary care improves people’s health, finds UBC-Western study
IMAGE: This is UBC nursing professor Annette Browne. Credit: University of British Columbia Respectful, inclusive practices in primary care clinics can