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• What Are the Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar?

  Apple cider vinegar is made from pulverized apples after fermentation. Since the time of Hippocrates, who recommended this for treating many ailments, apple cider vinegar has been famous as a folk medicine. Vinegar is used in many household errands including cleaning, polishing, killing weeds, and...

• Hydrocephalus: What Is It?

  Hydrocephalus is a condition where there is too much cerebrospinal fluid in the head. It comes from the Greek words “hydro”, which means water, and “cephalus”, which means head. It is a component of several congenital health problems, but may be caused by head injuries, too. In some cases,...

• Oncoplastic Surgery Success Story at Tufts Medical Center

  While there are thousands of difficulties that surround breast cancer, one of the largest for many women is losing their breasts in surgery. While it is a necessary evil due to the cancer, it can be very difficult on confidence and self-image. If they wish to reconstruct their breasts, there are...

• Wigs During Cancer Treatment: To Wear or Not To Wear?

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• What is Sleep Paralysis?

  Sleep paralysis is the inability to perform any of the voluntary movements while awake or while falling asleep. During this time, the person may not be able to move or talk. This feeling may last for few seconds to minutes, and may be quite scary for some. This may happen just once, or occur...