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• Researchers Say Brain Tricked by Phantom Pain

  March 6th, 2013 by Pat Anson, Editor

  Researchers at Oxford University say the “phantom pain” felt by many amputees after losing a limb may trick the brain into thinking the limb is still there. Phantom limb pain is a common and painful disorder that many amputees suffer…

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• An Aspirin a Day May Keep the Oncologist Away

  March 23rd, 2012 by Elizabeth Magill

  An aspirin a day may not only keep the cardiologist away, but the oncologist too. Oxford University researchers have found that daily consumption of a small dose of aspirin can lead to a significant reduction in risks of certain types…

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