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Why scientists are searching the ocean for new drugs
As medical researchers continue their efforts to improve human health, some are turning their attention to the ocean because they believe that the Earth's...
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Human brains have evolved to ‘prefer’ music and speech
What makes humans so different from other primates? Though our brains are similar, it seems that they react differently to various stimuli. New evidence...
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For the Last Time: Carbs Don’t Make You Fat
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
First the Atkins diet claimed to be...
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The Role of Hospitals in Population Health
Hospitals and health systems are cornerstones of their communities. Not only do they provide care 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, but...
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Study reveals how much fiber we should eat to prevent disease
We improperly used an image to go with this article. The Rural Messenger apologizes for this error.A new meta-analysis examines 40 years' worth of...
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Lawsuit: Sick People In Missouri, Kansas Paid Higher Prices For Generic Drugs Due To Price-Fixing
Missouri and Kansas have joined 41 other states and Puerto Rico in a lawsuit accusing generic drug makers of conspiring to manipulate and drive...
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Is procrastination friend or foe to health and creativity?
Many of us are familiar with the act of procrastinating — putting off tasks until, or past, their deadline. Why do people procrastinate? Does...
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How a fruit compound may lower blood pressure
Blueberries, red grapes, red wine, and peanuts are some of the natural sources of resveratrol — a plant compound that has received much attention...
