Mariana Skertchly RD, LD

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• Does Flakka Induce Psychosis?

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• Sore Tongue

  The tongue is made up of different muscles that help us speak, swallow, chew, or taste food. So when we have a sore tongue, it can be quite hard to ignore.Although a sore tongue is not always a cause for concern, emergency medical attention may be required in some cases, such as rapid tongue...

• Research Uncovers Bacterial Enzyme Responsible for Crohn's Disease Development

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