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Christmas is the time to contemplate miracles and medicine has come up with a big one. After major accidents, we’re all used to hearing calls from blood donors on the radio, especially those with rare blood types. But this wouldn’t be such a problem if we could get blood from a person’s skin. It sounds like a zombie movie, but it’s true: Scientists have now discovered how to do this.
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Get your dog ready for that Christmas party: Buy him a nice red sweater and BRUSH HIS TEETH! The problem isn’t just bad breath: By the age of 3, about 80% of dogs and 70% of cats already have gum disease, and preventative measures are key to identifying and stopping the disease before it gets too bad and teeth start falling out.
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