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Busting 4 Myths About Stem Cell Research
Remember stem cell research? In the mid-2000s, it became one of the biggest hot-button topics in medical research. The debate has grown quieter since then. But don’t mistake silence for a lack of activity. Stem cell research is alive, well and as full of possibilities as ever. Below are a few common myths about this … Read More
Regrowing Growth Plates: A Fix for Kids’ Injuries?
Cleveland Clinic researchers are zeroing in on a solution that may one day help children continue to grow normally even after suffering severe injuries to their growth plates. Growth plates: the key to kids’ mature size The secret of a child’s future height and size lies largely in his or her growth plates, the areas … Read More
Why You Need to Get Enough Sleep for a Healthy Heart
You need to get enough sleep for your heart’s health too. Here’s what effects not getting ZZZs can have on calcium buildup and hormone levels.
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When Antibiotics Stop Working, What’s Next?
Antibiotics are one of the greatest medical advances. But if we aren’t careful how we use them, we’re setting ourselves up for drug-resistant bacterial infections.
When So-called ‘Good’ Cholesterol Goes Bad
What happens when “good” cholesterol goes bad? Our expert explains.
