Billie Collins

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• 9-Year Study Determines Genes Associated with Lupus

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• Why Lateral Epicondylitis is Called Tennis Elbow

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• Why Sleep Apnea Can Be a Serious Condition

  Sleep apnea affects just about 18 million Americans today. It is a severe medical condition that involves the interruption of regular breathing patterns while you sleep. Sleep apnea is caused by obstruction to the airway and it lowers the levels of oxygen in your blood. Even though you may not be...