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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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Past stress, not testosterone, may be to blame for low sexual desire in women

Jun 8, 2016 sexual health, women, stress
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Young patients with chronic illnesses have much to gain from emerging therapies

May 11, 2016 gastrointestinal
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Feeling asthma-free for the first time in her life

Apr 5, 2016 asthma, lung
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Study participant takes a few steps in the right direction

Mar 3, 2016 wheelchair, spine, community engagement, patient engagement
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Rest may not equal recovery for concussion sufferers

Feb 9, 2016 sports, concussion
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Moving from evidence to action to treat knee osteoarthritis

Jan 12, 2016 arthritis, pain management, wearables
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Working out why and how Parkinson’s patients' brains benefit from exercise

Dec 7, 2015 parkinsons, exercise
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Avoiding the pitfalls of falling in old age by participating in research

Nov 6, 2015 fall
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Prostate cancer patients are cooking their way to better nutrition and health

Oct 7, 2015 prostate, diet
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Study participation sets patient on a path of health self-discovery and recovery

Sep 8, 2015 chronic pain, cognition
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Comparing partners’ gut bacteria may be key to preventing kidney stones

Aug 12, 2015 microbiome, kidney
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Keeping her eyes on the prize: Study participant hopes to protect her granddaughters’ vision

Jul 2, 2015 eye

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