Author: Marissa Abruzzini


  • “Wave Goodbye”A touching memorial song about the loss of a close friend

    “Wave Goodbye”
    A touching memorial song about the loss of a close friend

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  • Older Transplant Patients Rely Heavily on Organ Donors Over the Age of 65When it comes to organ donation, biological and chronological age aren't the same

    Older Transplant Patients Rely Heavily on Organ Donors Over the Age of 65
    When it comes to organ donation, biological and chronological age aren’t the same

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  • “Malfunkshun: The Andrew Wood Story”Revisiting a touching Andrew Wood documentary in the wake of Chris Cornell's death

    “Malfunkshun: The Andrew Wood Story”
    Revisiting a touching Andrew Wood documentary in the wake of Chris Cornell’s death

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  • Cancer Patients Might Be More Optimistic About Prognosis Than Their DoctorsA small study finds conflicting opinions between doctors and their patients

    Cancer Patients Might Be More Optimistic About Prognosis Than Their Doctors
    A small study finds conflicting opinions between doctors and their patients

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  • The Circle of Life — in Stop-MotionA short film explores the relationship between life and death

    The Circle of Life — in Stop-Motion
    A short film explores the relationship between life and death

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  • Study Finds Medical Marijuana Could Save Medicare MillionsResearch shows a correlation between a drop in prescription drug sales and cannabis use

    Study Finds Medical Marijuana Could Save Medicare Millions
    Research shows a correlation between a drop in prescription drug sales and cannabis use

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  • “Death of a Young Son by Drowning”The poem dives into the depths of parental grief

    “Death of a Young Son by Drowning”
    The poem dives into the depths of parental grief

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  • New Quality Measures for Nursing Homes Give Patients Better InformationThe five new qualities will change overall nursing home ratings

    New Quality Measures for Nursing Homes Give Patients Better Information
    The five new qualities will change overall nursing home ratings

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  • A New Odor Test Could Detect the Early Stages of Alzheimer’sResearchers are using a sniff test to identify the disease

    A New Odor Test Could Detect the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s
    Researchers are using a sniff test to identify the disease

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  • “The Path: What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us About the Good Life”Michael Puett and Christine Gross-Loh apply ancient Chinese philosophy to modern problems in this book

    “The Path: What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us About the Good Life”
    Michael Puett and Christine Gross-Loh apply ancient Chinese philosophy to modern problems in this book

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