People with an immune system flaw that causes the overproduction of an antibody molecule called a free light chain are four …
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Study: Computer Use Combined with Exercise May Protect Memory
Sitting in front of a computer screen may seem like inactivity, but it could be giving your brain a workout.
U.S. Scientists Head to Mount Everest to Study High-Altitude Effects
On Friday a team of American scientists began a weeklong trek to the base of Mt. Everest where they will remain for at least a month to study the effects of high altitudes on humans.
All Hype: Flaxseed Doesn’t Stop Hot Flashes
It was too good to be true: a study by Mayo Clinic researchers finds that flaxseed doesn’t help prevent hot flashes after all.
Bugs Crawling Under Your Skin? It’s All in Your Mind
Ever get that creepy-crawly sensation, like bugs are slithering beneath your skin? For some people, the feeling is permanent. They complain that their skin is infested by insects or parasites — a condition they call Morgellons …
Mayo Clinic vs. WebMD: Another Perspective
The New York Times Magazine on Sunday included a rather befuddling column by departing writer Virginia Heffernan.