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We’re warned from the time we’re teenagers of the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption. Many of us figure out on our own that too much alcohol is not a good …

It’s one of the most widely used medications in the world, with millions or billions of pills being produced every year. A noted pain medication, it has been used for …

With Alzheimer’s Awareness Month (November) nearly upon us, it’s time to start thinking about how we can improve our brain function and stave off Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other neurological diseases. …

The Atlantic recently published an article written by a radiologist who claimed to have treated victims of the Florida school shooting. It was yet another piece attempting to demonize AR-15s …

The FDA, the Food and Drug Administration, by its name sounds like a reputable government department necessary for ensuring the health and safety of the public, and many Americans rationally …

This week brought another tragic mass shooting, this time in Florida, where a 19-year-old former student opened fire at a high school and killed 17 students. Not surprisingly, the smoke …

Diarrhea is a common condition with many causes. While it is never comfortable, severe cases can lead to dehydration and even death. While diarrhea can result from infection or as …

Recently-published research has indicated that certain occupations may elevate the risk of workers developing rheumatoid arthritis. The study analyzed several thousand people in Sweden and suggested that exposure to certain …

Just about anywhere you go to eat these days, there are two words you’re likely to hear: “gluten free.” The bakery where you get your morning muffin has an assortment …

The assassination attempt against Republican Members of Congress as they practiced for the annual Congressional baseball game shocked many people in its brazenness. It’s the first time Congressmen in the …