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Fecal transplants may improve response to cancer immunotherapy

Researchers are testing whether fecal microbiota transplants can reduce side effects and boost cancer treatment response.

Doctor explains what you should do if you are alone and start choking

Choking while alone can be life threatening. A doctor has outlined three practical actions that may help you...

What nutrition experts say about Donald Trump’s eating habits

Medical and dietary research offers insight into the possible consequences of a fast-food-heavy routine.

Eye doctors warn common contact lens habits can damage vision

Small shortcuts with contact lenses can quietly build into serious risks for your eyesight, eye doctors warn.

Understanding why menthol feels cold

Mint does not lower temperature, but it can convincingly persuade the brain that cold is present

Fecal transplants may improve response to cancer immunotherapy

Researchers are testing whether fecal microbiota transplants can reduce side effects and boost cancer treatment response.

Doctor explains what you should do if you are alone and start choking

Choking while alone can be life threatening. A doctor has outlined three practical actions that may help you...

What nutrition experts say about Donald Trump’s eating habits

Medical and dietary research offers insight into the possible consequences of a fast-food-heavy routine.

Eye doctors warn common contact lens habits can damage vision

Small shortcuts with contact lenses can quietly build into serious risks for your eyesight, eye doctors warn.

Scientists link bladder health to a 21-second urination rule

A simple timing habit in the bathroom may offer clues about how your bladder is functioning.

New study suggests sleep loss disrupts the brain’s internal wiring

New research suggests that the consequences of sleep deprivation may lie in the brain’s structure rather than solely in the functioning of nerve cells.

Why some people experience muscle pain when taking statins

New research helps explain why some people develop muscle pain while taking statins—and what that could mean for future treatments.

New research suggests hidden body fat may accelerate brain aging

People who appear healthy based on body weight alone may still face an overlooked risk to their brain health.

New study: Chlamydia pneumoniae in the eye may worsen Alzheimer’s

Researchers have long searched for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests that part of the answer may be found in an unexpected place.

Common pain complaints and when to seek medical help

Some types of pain may seem ordinary at first, but doctors warn they can signal serious health problems if the signs are overlooked.