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People say yes to research for many reasons. Whether you are healthy or have a medical condition, there are opportunities to participate.

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The stress effect: Finding the causes behind a rare heart attack

Aug 5, 2018 cardiac, stress
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Pinpointing patients most at-risk from air pollution exposure

Jul 7, 2018 lung, pollution
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Regaining control after a devastating accident

Jun 10, 2018 spine
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Not just a disease of the elderly

May 2, 2018 arthritis, mobility
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A brighter future with bipolar disorder

Apr 4, 2018 brain, mental health, mood, bipolar disorder
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Seniors help seniors with new shingles vaccine trial

Mar 2, 2018 skin, pain management, older adults
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Mind over matter: The secret to female sexual desire

Feb 5, 2018 sexual health, women
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In the name of love

Jan 2, 2018 stroke, rehabilitation
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The secrets of a healthy gut

Dec 6, 2017 microbiome, parkinsons
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Life turned upside down: Father of three faces reality of post-cancer diagnosis

Nov 1, 2017 prostate, cancer
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Catching while curable: New lung cancer screening trial shows promise

Oct 6, 2017 lung, cancer
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Young and precancerous: 28-year-old helps fight aggressive oral cancer

Sep 11, 2017 oral, cancer

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