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Antidepressants, known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are some of the most commonly prescribed medications on the market…
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Swapping your soda for water — or at least diet soda — really can help you shed a few pounds,…
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Depression-fighting tips Medication can help depression. But a type of therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—which focuses on changing behavior,…
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What goes up must come down. But for the millions of Americans who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD,…
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H1N1 Flu Survivors Developed Super Flu Antibodies
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