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Most of us have only a vague notion of what boundaries are, yet when it comes to mental health, they are vital. So what are boundaries, really, and why are they so important? Boundaries are an ...

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read in your column that you test your patient’s magnesium levels when they have been on long-term ...

A new report suggests that millions of Americans drink tap water with elevated nitrate levels, but do you need to worry?

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Prospective parents can now pick embryos based on risk predictions for thousands of diseases and odds for specific traits.

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