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Ancient 'Loch Ness Monster' Suffered Arthritis

Posted Wed May 16, 2012 06:41 AM ET   |   0

Ancient creatures resembling stout-necked Loch Ness Monsters apparently developed arthritis in their monster jaws, revealing that even such lethal killers could suffer from and eventually succumb to diseases of old age. Read more

pliosaur arthritis

Liquid Body Armor Hardens on Impact

Posted Thu Apr 5, 2012 03:37 PM ET   |   0

Forget Kevlar! Revolutionary body armor promises unprecedented protection. Read more

liquid body armor

Bioelectric Bandages Zap Infected Wounds

Posted Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:03 AM ET   |   0

The cloth mimics the body's own energy levels, speeding up healing. Read more

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Did Tech Make the Super Bowl Better?

Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 03:15 PM ET   |   0

Sites, apps and lively discussion added a few bonuses to the game. Read more

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Marijuana Mouth Spray: Will It Be Abused?

Posted Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:05 PM ET   |   0

The drug is meant to help those suffering from pain from cancer. Read more

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Yoga Helps Fight Back Pain

Posted Tue Nov 1, 2011 12:43 PM ET   |   0

People who suffer chronic lower back pain saw about the same improvement after taking yoga classes taught by highly trained teachers as they did from stretching classes. Read more

Both yoga and stretching classes ease back pain equally

Laughter Really is the Best Medicine

Posted Wed Sep 14, 2011 01:17 PM ET   |   0

Real, unforced laughter can help the body produce pain-killing opiate-like chemicals. Read more

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Giant Lobster on Exhibit in Coney Island

Posted Fri Aug 19, 2011 11:14 AM ET   |   0

The 18-pound lobster could be as old as 75 years old. Read more

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U.S. Approves New Drug Against Skin Cancer

Posted Thu Aug 18, 2011 07:15 AM ET   |   0

This is the first new treatment for melanoma in 13 years. Read more

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Hangover Tips Just in Time for New Year's

Posted by  Emily Sohn  Thu Dec 30, 2010 08:45 AM ET   |   0

After the countdown ends, the confetti falls and the champagne bottles are empty, all that's left is a hangover. Read more

New Year's Clock

Women Feel More Pain Than Men

Posted by  Emily Sohn  Thu Aug 12, 2010 03:00 PM ET   |   0

Women experience more chronic pain and they're less tolerant of the pain than men, according to a new review of research. Read more

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High Heels Cause Long-Term Damage

Posted by  Emily Sohn  Mon Aug 9, 2010 07:00 AM ET   |   0

Women commonly sacrifice comfort for fashion, but their choices in footwear may have a lasting impact. Read more

High Heels

Snail Venom Inspires Powerful Pain Reliever

Posted by  Emily Sohn  Mon Aug 9, 2010 04:00 AM ET   |   0

The new drug could be the most promising painkiller since morphine was introduced. Read more

Cone Snail

Online Medical Advice Can Lead You Astray

Posted by  Emily Sohn  Mon Jul 19, 2010 08:45 AM ET   |   0

A systematic look at which sites come up during medical searches finds that 20 percent of them may have agendas. Read more

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Soothing Words Ramp up Pain

Posted by  Larry O'Hanlon  Tue Jun 22, 2010 05:00 PM ET   |   0

Saying, "Don't worry," to reassure an injured or fearful child could do more harm than good. Read more

Soothing Words Ramp up Pain
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