Benefits and Side Effects of the Shingles Vaccine
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Friday Favorites: The Trade-Off Between Fertility and Longevity, and the Causes of Precocious Puberty
A century ago, the average age of first menstruation was nearly 17. Why is sexual maturity coming so much earlier now?
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Benefits and Side Effects of the Pneumonia Vaccine
Randomized controlled trials have found that pneumonia vaccines significantly reduce the risk of pneumococcal pneumonia...
Benefits and Side Effects of the Flu Vaccine
Randomized placebo-controlled trials show that flu shots can be extraordinary lifesavers.
Friday Favorites: Removing Warts with Duct Tape
Duct tape beat out cryotherapy (freezing) and ten other treatments for removal of warts in...
How to Preserve Your Sense of Smell
Loss of sense of smell can have serious consequences.
Ginkgo and Nicotinamide for Glaucoma Treatment
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Friday Favorites: Do Apricot Seeds Work as an Alternative Cancer Cure?
Do those who choose alternative cancer treatments live longer?
Adrenal Fatigue: What It Is and How to Treat It
Embraced by naturopaths, functional medicine, and anti‐aging doctors, does so-called adrenal fatigue even exist?
The Secret to Weight Loss Through Exercise
Exercise ramps up appetite, helping to explain why calories burned don’t necessarily equal calories lost,...
Friday Favorites: The Effects of Marijuana on Car Accidents
Did traffic fatalities go up or down after cannabis legalization?
The Exercise “Myth” for Weight Loss
Why is it so hard to outrun a bad diet?
