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Make A Frozen Medicine Lollipop For Kids

7:30AM December 20, 2011 | Jason Chen

Kids don’t always (pretty much never) like the taste of medicine, but they love lollipops and icy poles. Swiss Miss came up with the genius idea of making liquid medicine into an ice lollipop. The cold dulls the taste buds, so bitter-tasting medicine will go down easier. More »


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Placebos Can Work Even When You Know They’re Fakes

6:30AM December 25, 2010 | Jessica Hamzelou - NewScientist

There’s little doubt that the placebo effect is real, but it has always been argued that a person feels better because they think the pill is the real deal. But what if it works even when you know it’s a fake? More »


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Daily Aspirin Only Helps If You Have Bad Heart History

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9:00AM November 4, 2009 | Angus Kidman

A common bit of medical lore says that taking a daily aspirin is a useful way of reducing heart attack risk for the over-40s. However, a new study suggests that advice only makes sense if you already have a history of heart problems. More »