January 2024
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Penicillin allergy? Maybe not
Penicillin belongs to a group of antibiotics used by healthcare professionals to combat a wide array of bacterial infections, including strep throat, ear infections and…
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Dietary Supplements for Immune Function
How does your immune system work? Your immune system is made up of cells, tissues, and organs that help fight viruses, bacteria, and other germs that cause infections and other diseases. For example,…
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Botanicals may increase your immune system response
Andrographis: Andrographis is an herb native to Southeast Asia. It might help your body fight viruses, reduce inflammation, and strengthen your immune system. Does it work? Common cold…
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Could cutting calories help slow brain aging?
Worried about cognitive decline over time? Emerging research suggests that tightly controlling food intake might help preserve mental acuity. By studying 160 gene variants in fruit…
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Women presidential candidates more likely to change positions to reach voters
Conditioned to be uniters, consensus-builders and mitigators of negativity, female candidates often fall into gaffe traps. By Shawn J. Parry-Giles and David Kaufer While…