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Whether a person can drink alcohol while taking prednisone depends on a range of factors, including the length of the…
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In a breakthrough that could lead to a simple and inexpensive test for Ebola virus disease, researchers have generated two…
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High cholesterol levels can increase a person’s risk of heart disease. Natural ways to lower cholesterol include replacing trans fats…
New treatment for severe dry eye disease promising in early clinical trials
Participants in a phase I/II clinical trial of a new enzyme-based treatment for severe dry eye disease experienced reduced signs…
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Eye’s vulnerability to macular degeneration revealed
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