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Gene mutation helps explain night owl behavior

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From the Cell Press press release: Some people stay up late and have trouble getting up in the morning because their internal clock is genetically programmed to run slowly, according to a study published April… 

Study demonstrates value of second opinions

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From the Mayo Clinic press release: Many patients come to Mayo Clinic for a second opinion or diagnosis confirmation before treatment for a complex condition. In a new study, Mayo Clinic reports that as many… 

Consequences of lead exposure in childhood

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From the Duke University press release: A long-term study of more than 500 children who grew up in the era of leaded gasoline has shown that their exposure to the powerful neurotoxin may have led… 

Broad support exists for larger warnings on cigarette packs

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From the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center press release: Health warnings cover about 10 percent of a cigarette pack’s exterior surface in the United States, but there is broad support, even among smokers, for making them… 

New paper provides insights for music therapy in surgical area

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From the University Hospitals Case Medical Center media release: A new paper published in the September 2016 issue of the AORN Journal provides insights into the impact of implementing a music therapy program for surgical patients. The… 

Study suggests meditation may help improve emotional behaviours

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From the UC San Francisco press release: Schoolteachers who underwent a short but intensive program of meditation were less depressed, anxious or stressed – and more compassionate and aware of others’ feelings, according to a…