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A Widely Available Drug Is Sending More People to Poison Control Centers
Kratom is easy to obtain without a prescription and is often marketed as a natural remedy, leading more people to try it.
Viral Outbreak Prompts CDC Travel Advisory for Costa Rica
The chikungunya virus can cause symptoms including fever, muscle pain, nausea, fatigue, and a rash, officials say.
FDA Approves Merck’s Pill to Reduce Cholesterol Levels
The pill is meant to be taken daily.
Pools, Splash Pads May Help Spread Diarrhea Outbreak, Experts Warn
Contaminated water carries the parasite Cyclospora, which could cause an illness with violent symptoms that has spread to 34 states across the United States.
11 Strength-Building Stretches That Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Muscle Power
With the right approach, you don’t have to choose between strength and flexibility–you can train both simultaneously.
CDC Director Nominee Says She Will ‘Never Betray the Science’ When Asked About Vaccines
Dr. Erica Schwartz said that she will stand up for what is right.
Taco Bell Confirms Removal of Some Items but Says No Confirmed Link to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
The outbreak has hit more than half the states in the country.
Florida Launches Probe of Food Additive Possibly Linked to Kidney Disease, Cancer
The state’s attorney general plans to investigate the safety of potassium bromate.
PMOS: 1 in 8 Women Are Affected–Here Are the Causes
Renamed from PCOS to PMOS, the condition is now recognized as a complex endocrine disorder.
Chicken Is the Most-Eaten Meat–How to Maximize Its Benefits
Chicken’s health benefits reach far beyond protein, and it’s no surprise it’s the most popular meat.
Somatic Therapy: When Healing Your Body Helps Heal Your Mind–Here’s How
Derived from the Greek word “soma,” which means body, somatic therapy encourages people to tune into physical sensations.
PMOS: 1 in 8 Women Are Affected–Here Are the Causes
Renamed from PCOS to PMOS, the condition is now recognized as a complex endocrine disorder.
Cyclosporiasis: An Annual Summer Parasitic Infection–How to Protect Yourself
Cyclospora has a life cycle both outside in the environment and inside its hosts.
4 Ways Your Breakfast May Be Affecting Your Health
Cutting out fat and protein may seem harmless, but it can quietly throw your body out of balance.
