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What is inflammation? Two immunologists explain how the body responds to everything from stings to vaccination and why it sometimes goes wrong
Insect bites or stings, like the one on this person's hand, are a manifestation of inflammation. Suthep Wongkhad/EyeEm via Getty...
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Epilepsy: gene therapy technique targeting overactive brain cells shows promise in treating drug-resistant form of the condition
Epileptic seizures are caused by brain cells becoming overactive. MattLphotography/ ShutterstockSomething like 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. While the...
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Bulking and cutting: is it safe for your metabolism?
People may use 'mass gainer' shakes during the bulking phase to help build muscle. Prostock-studio/ ShutterstockIf you’ve ever spent any...
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We measured vaccine confidence pre-pandemic and in 2022 – it’s declined considerably
Prostock-studio/ShutterstockIt’s one of the greatest achievements of modern science. Within only a year of SARS-CoV-2 (the coronavirus that causes COVID-19)...
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Over-the-counter hearing aids offer a wide range of options – here are some of the caveats consumers should consider
Now that over-the-counter hearing aids are available, it's important to know what questions to ask. peakSTOCK/iStock via Getty Images PlusFollowing...
Read moreOver-the-counter hearing aids offer a wide range of options – here are things to consider before buying
Now that over-the-counter hearing aids are available, it's important to know what questions to ask. peakSTOCK/iStock via Getty Images PlusFollowing...
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Go slow and accept your limitations – how to exercise if you’re recovering from long COVID
StratfordProductions/ShutterstockA significant proportion of people who contract COVID are left with ongoing symptoms, commonly termed “long COVID”. The nature of...
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What long-term opioid use does to your body and brain
Matthew Perry’s colon ruptured as a result of his opioid use. Reuters/AlamyIn his new autobiography, Matthew Perry reveals that his...
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Raw vegan diet may be a risk to your health – here’s why
The raw vegan diet is an extreme form of veganism. Anna Shepulova/ ShutterstockVegan diets have become increasingly popular over the...
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Cannabis holds promise for pain management, reducing the need for opioid painkillers – a neuropharmacology expert explains how
The cannabis plant produces both THC – the psychoactive component in marijuana – and the compound commonly known as CBD,...
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