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Over 95% of the world's adult population is infected with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but most people never realize it. The infection often causes few symptoms and then stays in the body for life.

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There is a profound and well-established link between erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular health. They are not merely coincidental conditions; they ...

Those of us who watch the Olympics as bystanders tend to smugly judge athletes for succumbing to pressure without understanding what we even mean by the term. The first thing to know about pressure is ...

Pharmacist Mike Wakeman says regularly waking at 3am could be down to what you're eating, and specific nutrients including magnesium may help support better sleep ...

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While there are a multitude of mechanisms occurring when it comes to pain, we can simplify pain as a signal sent through our ...

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