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How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works
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Most of us don't intuitively classify electroshocks as therapeutic, but this 1950s-era treatment has changed a lot since it was first introduced. When and why do mental health experts now turn to it?
How Foreign Accent Syndrome Works
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Are patients actually developing a foreign accent, or has something else gone haywire? Learn about foreign accent syndrome at HowStuffWorks.
How Workers Compensation Works
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Workers compensation helps workers who are injured on the job. Learn how workers compensation works and about disability benefits and vocational rehabilitation.
Typhoid Mary Was the Original Super Spreader
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Mary Mallon was an Irish immigrant working as a cook in New York. She was a carrier of typhoid fever, but was she really a ruthless murderer?
High-risk Health Insurance Pools
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High-risk health insurance pools are programs that are meant to provide health care to those what can't afford it. Learn about high-risk health insurance pools.
The 'Little House on the Prairie' Quiz
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The "Little House on the Prairie" book series and the TV show, based on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, are classics in their respective genres. Test your knowledge of the books, the show -- and the differences between them.
You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation
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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?
Is suicide more common around holidays?
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For some, the holidays are time of good cheer. For others, they're a season of anxiety and loneliness. Does that translate to a higher suicide rate?
What's the Difference Between Quarantine and Isolation?
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You've heard the word 'quarantine' a lot in relation to the coronavirus. But how is it different from patient isolation? HowStuffWorks explains both.
How long can a human survive in outer space?
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How long can a human survive in outer space? In science fiction movies, this seems to be an area of much creative license, with some people exploding instantly, and others surviving for nearly a minute without long-term ill effect. I read once that one's blood would boil, but I read elsewhere that this isn't true. So what is it?