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Vitamin C deficiency impairs early brain development Several factors indicate that the neonatal brain, in contrast to other tissue, is particularly vulnerable to even a slight lowering of the vitamin C level. The highest concentration of vitamin C is found in the neurons of the brain and in case of a low intake of vitamin [...]

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by Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today

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by Bob Wachter, MD

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by James Matthew Weber

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by Amy Tuteur, MD

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The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American College of Physicians.

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By now, we’re aware of the sobering predictions for this fall’s spread of H1N1 influenza.

“He who self-medicates has a fool for a doctor.” Have you heard that one? There’s a real danger with home and over-the-counter remedies — do you know what they are?
You may have misdiagnosed the problem. That may mean that you’re taking medication you don’t need…

Are you worried about losing your job? You’re certainly not alone. But a new study says that worrying about losing your job can be worse for your health than being unemployed.

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by Edwin Leap, MD