Infectious disease specialist Monica Gandhi, MD examines recent claims about the safety of thimerosal, a preservative used in some flu vaccines in the United States.

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Following a low-fat vegan diet may lower dietary acid load, which may help with weight loss, a new study has concluded.

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Eating too much dairy, especially if you have lactose intolerance, may be causing nightmares and sleep disturbances, a new ...

Both omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may increase levels of some inflammatory biomarkers associated ...

A combination of genetics and drinking instant coffee is linked to an increased risk of developing a common form of ...

Scientists have found a novel way that includes a new lab-grown material that could help slow and even reverse some of the ...

A new study has found a link between daytime napping and increased risk of all-cause mortality in middle-aged and older ...

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According to the CDC, approximately 1 out of 3 people in the United States will develop shingles. Additionally, over 99% of people in the United States born before 1980 have had chickenpox and are ...