Melissa Menditch Phillips PSY.D.

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• Micah Johnson- Dallas Cop-Killer Did He Suffer From PTSD

  Micah Xavier Johnson, 25 years old from Mesquite, Texas, seemed to be one of America's heroes...an army veteran.  With no known ties to terror, no criminal past, and a record as an upstanding member of the U.S. military with a completed tour to Afghanistan, how could it be that this...

• Holistic Treatments for Acne

  Many teenagers experience the dread of acne at one point in their life. Pus-filled bumps, blackheads, and whiteheads are often referred to as pimples. Acne is a disease mostly affecting teens and young adults. 8 out of every 10 people suffer from acne. Mild acne is usually considered as a normal...

• Invasive Dental Treatments May Increase the Risk of Heart Disease

  Invasive dental treatments, like tooth extractions, may increase the risk of heart disease or stroke, according to a new study published in, Annals of Internal Medicine. The results show the risk as a short-term one, which can return back to normal after six months.Earlier studies have shown a link...

• Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Similarities Lead to Potential Drug Discovery

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• Skiers Conquer the Entire River Murray for Cystic Fibrosis

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