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Is Your Pet Camera Shy? Maybe He Needs Leba III

by Lady Bee
If I had my dog's teeth, I would definitely not want to smile for a camera or anything else. No, I'm not suggesting he needs braces, although there is such a thing as pet orthodontics. But he does have a lot of tartar, a big problem for dogs and cats and, as they get older, the tartar gets worse... and so does their breath!

Pill May Cure Alcoholism

by Rane
Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System have reported that a drug can lead to a reduction in heavy drinking.

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Migraines Possibly Cured By Removing Muscle in Forehead

by Rane
A clinic in Britain is offering a cure for migraine sufferers by removing a muscle in the forehead that triggers pain, nausea and dizziness.

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Embarassed Teens Can Visit Doctor Online

by Rane
Spanish health authorities have designed a virtual health portal for teens too uncomfortable to speak to a doctor in person about embarrassing medical problems they may have.

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Underwater Treadmill Takes Exercising to New Depths

by Rane
Hydro Physio is a company based in England that has developed an underwater treadmill for those exercise enthusiasts, as well as those in rehabilitation or training.

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Laser Technology Takes Away Pain of the Dentist

by Rane
The one thing I hate most in the world is going to the dentist. All those drills, needles, scalpels and machines, it makes my skin crawl. And the after effects too – I could do without the swelling, bleeding and numb lips.

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Stroke Foam

by Katie Gatto
Aneurysms, or the buildup in pressure of blood in one spot of a vein in the brain ,is a leading cause of strokes, with more than 30,000 cases being diagnosed every year, on average. Treatment of this condition has been limited, but a recent break though may change all that.

Kool Boost Cigarettes Have a Ball with Menthol

'Kool Boost' Menthol Cigarettes Give Smokers Taste Control by Steve Levenstein
Menthol cigarettes are loved by a fiercely loyal fan base, many of whom have fallen for Kool Boost. This Japanese smoke features a super-cool, squeezable menthol "powerball" in its filter which provides a blast of menthol flavor.

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Finger Clubbing Mystery Solved, Hippocrates Nods Head in Approval

by Mariella Moon
More than 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates died wondering what the cause of finger clubbing was; now, the scientists of Leeds University were able to solve the mystery.

Possible Cure For Fatal Skin Cancer?

by Mariella Moon
A man is reportedly cured of fatal skin cancer using cloned cells from his own immune system.

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