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A needle and thread won’t mend a broken heart, but maybe just a needle will: A new study shows acupuncture could be key in improving women’s heart health. World renowned cardiologist C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD—director of the Barbra Streisand Read On
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Last year, the Cedars-Sinai Weight Loss Center helped overweight to obese adults lose more than 30,000 pounds. From roofs to iPads, our gallery helps you visualize what 30,000 pounds look like. The weight of a roof on an average house Read On
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