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August 26, 2022

Herbal supplements and their side effects: Here's how to stay safe

The recent death of the wife of a GOP lawmaker from California highlights the great care that should be taken with the use of herbal supplements, according to doctors and nutritionists.

August 22, 2022

New study suggests brain-zapping cap improves short-term memory loss in older adults

A new study says that a cap filled with electrical currents can improve short-term memory loss for older adults when zapped into their brains.

August 10, 2022

Study finds exposure to 'forever' chemicals in household products leads to liver cancer

A new study published by the Keck School of Medicine found a correlation between regular exposure to "forever" chemicals and liver cancer.

August 9, 2022

13-year-old child with rare brain-eating amoeba opens his eyes: 'We remain hopeful'

The family of Caleb Ziegelbauer, 13, announced he opened his eyes recently as he continues to fight a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba.

July 20, 2022

Indonesian court says no to medicinal marijuana legalization

Medical marijuana legalization was rejected by the Indonesia Constitutional Court this week. Judges said there is not enough research to justify its medical use.

July 19, 2022

What to do if you get an allergic reaction: symptoms, causes, and prevention

Allergic reactions can have severe and sometimes lasting damage on individuals prone to symptoms from ordinary, everyday foods or drugs.

May 14, 2020

Acupuncture can relieve indigestion discomfort: study

A group of researchers in China say acupuncture may help relieve discomfort from ingestion.

April 19, 2020

Dr. David Katz: Coronavirus vaccine or herd immunity are only ways life can fully return to normal

Dr. David Katz, the founding director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in Connecticut, has warned that while social distancing is helping to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, it is also preventing the development of the "herd immunity" needed by the public to resume their normal lives before a vaccine is developed.

January 31, 2020

India recommends homeopathy for coronavirus prevention

India has one confirmed case of the virus in a student who returned from Wuhan.

January 10, 2020

Just how safe are CBD products? Experts weigh in

Companies are jumping at the chance to market CBD products like oils, cosmetics, tinctures, and vaporizer cartridges to consumers who are perhaps looking for a more ‘natural’ relief for symptoms ranging from anxiety and pain to insomnia and substance-abuse disorder. But with little-to-no oversight from the FDA, how can Americans determine which products are safe and effective and which aren’t? Two leading experts in the field break down the ever-booming CBD industry.