Alcohol abuse is a major problem in the United States; according to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, misuse of alcoholic beverages cost the United States nearly $250 billion in 2010 alone. As troubling as these figures are, ...
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Weakness, Numbness and Pain: The Impact of Peripheral Neuropathy
Ever wonder how the brain communicates with the rest of the body? The answer to that question largely involves the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which links both the brain and spinal cord to the body’s extremities. Given the importance of ...
Read More »Parkinson’s and Stem Cells: A New Treatment?
Though medical science has made great strides in the last several decades, there remain a number of chronic diseases that cannot be cured. Among the maladies on this dreadful list is Parkinson’s disease, a condition that strikes the body’s nervous ...
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