Close-up of a spicy Chinese chicken dish

Will Spicy Foods Preserve You?

Spicy foods may prolong life; they certainly act as food preservatives.
Legionella

Legionnaires’ Disease

Scholarly research on the origins of Legionnaires' Disease.
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At Long Last, a Malaria Vaccine. Sort of.

Scientists create the first malaria vaccine, but there are still setbacks.
Young man with trauma of the head

Despite New Attention, Concussions Remain Mysterious

Despite decades of progress, successful treatment of concussions has been elusive and difficult.
A young woman struggling to pull on her jeans

The Peril of Skinny Jeans, Corsets, and Restrictive Clothing

what do skinny jeans and corsets have in common. as you may imagine, quite a bit.
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A Long Overdue Ban on Trans Fats

The FDA is banning trans fats in food.
Coffee

Good News, Coffee Drinkers!

A moderate amount of coffee might be genuinely good for you.
Woman sneezing in a grain field

The How of Seasonal Allergies

Allergies, how do they work?
A doctor standing in front of the Cuban flag

Cuba’s Medical Revolution

What can other countries learn from medical advances in Cuba.
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The Power of Placebo

Why - and when - is placebo effective?