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Sleep deprivation or burnout?
A sleep psychologist explains why the exhaustion you feel may not be related to a lack of sleep.
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CBD and parents’ attitudes about giving it to children
Most parents say CBD for kids should require a doctor’s prescription, while 7% have given or considered giving it to children for medical reasons. 
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Belzutifan offers hope for patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease
The anti-cancer effect of the drug may help those with rare, hereditary cancer syndromes avoid surgeries by shrinking tumors via a daily oral dose.
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No more finger pricks: a continuous glucose monitor benefits patients with diabetes in more ways than one
For adults with type 2 diabetes, pairing basal insulin with continuous glucose monitoring improved blood sugar and quality of life.
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National Research Effort Discovers Relationship Between Inflammation, Metabolism and Scleroderma Scarring
Study finds NAD+ break down leads to multi organ scarring, providing now a previously undiscovered pathogenic role of the enzyme CD38 in disease scarring.
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Ginger Counters Certain Autoimmune Diseases in Mice
The main bioactive compound of ginger root lowers autoantibody production and helps halt disease progression in mice with antiphospholipid syndrome and lupus.
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How a Low Calorie Diet Can Help Arthritis Symptoms
Managing arthritis symptoms may start in the kitchen, experts say. A rheumatologist provides tips and an easy recipe to help those with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis diagnoses.
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Can CBD Help You Sleep?
A sleep psychologist says you should reconsider stocking up on CBD products for catching some zzz’s.
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Approach Brings Pain Relief Without Opioids
Learning to manage chronic pain without prescription painkillers is a priority for many in the wake of the opioid crisis. A new approach to pain relief is helping hundreds manage their pain without pills.
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Drug Trial Seeking First Ever Treatment for Dangerous Side Effect of Prader-Willi Syndrome
A worldwide research effort is underway for finding a treatment option for hyperphagia, the most common genetic cause of life-threatening childhood obesity. 
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Middle-Aged Americans & Dementia Risk: Lots of Worry, Not Enough Proven Prevention
Nearly half of older Americans think they may develop dementia, but few have asked their doctor about it.
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Should You Take CBD for Pain?
CBD oil and other supplements containing cannabidiol are gaining popularity, but does CBD work for treating chronic pain?
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Using Marijuana to Treat Glaucoma
Now with recreational marijuana legalized in Michigan, it’s easier for glaucoma patients to substitute traditional treatment methods for a joint. But does it..
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Pain After Surgery: Addressing Emotional Trauma During Recovery
Physicians look for the safest, quickest and least invasive way to perform procedures, but does the recent opioid epidemic indicate that health care providers may be missing a crucial piece of the pain management puzzle?
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Despite Worry, Older Americans Don’t Ask Doctors About Dementia
Many people in their 50s and early 60s buy supplements or do puzzles in hopes of staving off memory loss and dementia. But without mentioning their concern to health providers, they may miss out on proven strategies that protect brain health.