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Many parents choose not to vaccinate their children because of worry about autism, even though the 1998 study claiming to show that children who receive the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine were at increased risk...
The MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) has been attributed to improved cognitive thinking and lowering the risk and slowing the progression of Alzheimer disease—the leading cause of dementia.
Over-the-Counter DNA tests are now easy and affordable. They can be informative and fun. However, there are certain risks involved.
You may know turmeric primarily as a spice, but it’s also used in Ayurvedic medicine, a holistic approach to health that originated in India over 3,000 years ago.
Turmeric supplements are now widely available for medicinal use, but knowing how much to take can be confusing.
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There are immediate and long-term health benefits of quitting for all smokers.
Beneficial health changes that take place:
The CDC childhood immunizations frequently asked questions.
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Early-stage prostate cancer can be treated in different ways. The three main ways are active surveillance, surgery, and radiotherapy. Active surveillance means having your prostate checked every few months to make sure the cancer is not spreading. Surgery would take out the prostate, and...
