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New study asks: Should we replace mental health meds with exercise?
We know exercise is necessary, but this research takes it to another level.
Depression begins in the gut. More importantly, possible treatment emerges.
5-HTP could help both constipation and depression, but dosage matters.
Breakthrough finding discovers cause of insomnia
Brain scans reveal why insomnia sufferers can't get sleep.
World’s first malaria vaccine can save thousands of children lives
One of the world's deadliest diseases, malaria takes the life of a child every two minutes.
High-fructose corn syrup fuels growth of cancerous tumors, new research suggests
A new study has some disturbing implications for rodents who like a nice soda.
Marijuana is somehow making millions violently sick
A recent Colorado study of ER visits is alarming medical professionals.
Teens should be able to get vaccines without consent from parents, say NY lawmakers
A bill in New York would let older kids get vaccinations against their parents' wishes.
Schizophrenia’s surprising link to the gut
What's in your tummy might affect what's in your head.
New ‘swallowable needles’ could deliver insulin as a pill
Diabetics have to endure constant injections on a daily basis, but this new device could make staying alive easier.
How antibiotics used in factory farming destroy our microbiomes
Good bacteria are our friends. We need to protect them.
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2019 already boasts more measles cases than all of 2010
The spike in measles cases stems from three outbreaks in Washington and New York.
Quit kissing adorable hedgehogs, says the CDC
Omigod, they're cute, but there's peril in smooches and snuggles.
Scientists may have found a way to kill cancer cells without chemotherapy
Chemo is our best response to cancer so far. A novel new therapy could render it obsolete.
How patients draw their illnesses tells the story of their health outcomes
A picture says a thousand words.
New therapy turns cancer cells into fat to stop it from spreading
Researchers at the University of Basel in Switzerland have hijacked cancer's cellular plasticity to turn the disease against itself.
The culprit in millions of bat deaths since 2006? A ‘vampire’ fungus.
White-nose syndrome is nearly as lethal to bats as the Black Plague was for humans.
Sparkling water: Healthy alternative or millennial fad?
As the popularity of sparkling waters grows, many wonder if it represents a fresh turning point or a crisp new snake oil.
Is wasp venom the next healthcare revolution?
MIT researchers have discovered how to turn wasp venom into an antibiotic.
Scientists create 10-minute test that can detect cancer anywhere in the body
The quick test would be a breakthrough in cancer treatment.
How the global health community is fighting the rise of superbugs
Here are the leading solutions to antibiotic resistance, the next major global health threat.
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What is CBD really good for?
There is a lot of hope in the healing powers of CBD. Unfortunately there's way more hype.
What it takes to get vaccines from the lab to the field
Pfizer's Susan Silbermann explains the superhuman effort involved in getting vaccines to the people who need them most.
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Dads who exercise before having children have healthier kids
With so much emphasis on mothers, turns out fathers have to be equally vigilant in their habits.
Airport security trays are dirtier than airport toilets, new study finds
Self-cleaning trays may be on the horizon across the world.
The Divine Fire of Philip K Dick’s Religious Visions
His guiding spirit Thomas helped the author make better financial decisions and take care of his health.
Vegetarian diet is associated with poorer health, Austrian researchers say
Could vegetarianism actually lead to a lower quality of life?
Is Hope for Weak People? One Man’s Journey through Life with MS
Many people will try to give you hope or sell it to you, says Richard M. Cohen, who was diagnosed with MS at 25, and has battled two bouts of cancer, but hope is an internal discovery.
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