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Memory Makers or Memory Takers: Medications and Dementia
An ambitious review of studies shows links between medications and dementia. Some increase the risk, while others protect the brain.
Are People Getting Sick from Bird Flu? Quite Likely!
How many people have become sick from bird flu? The official report from the CDC suggests 1. We suspect a LOT more have caught H5N1. Why care?
Is It Really Risky to Eat Red Meat?
An analysis of six studies suggests that if you eat red meat you may run a higher risk of heart problems. Are gut microbes responsible?
Expecting Perfection, Accepting Mediocrity: Assessing Fluoride and Statins
Have you ever asked how good statins are at preventing heart attacks in healthy people? What about assessing fluoride effectiveness in kids?
Can Rosuvastatin Cause Cataracts or Make Glaucoma Worse?
Cataract surgery is common. Most people attribute this to aging. Could rosuvastatin cause cataracts or glaucoma? What about other statins?
Should You Worry About Norovirus or Germs on Your Coffee Cup Lid?
Are you someone who cares about germs or are you a bring-them-on kind of person? What about germs on your coffee cup lid? Norovirus is nasty!
Ad-Free at Last: Our Apology, Our Fix, and Your Seamless $5/Month Experience
If you have had trouble recently with ad-free browsing, rejoice. The problem has been fixed and you can read articles without ads.
Will Your Cracked Fingertips Heal With Manuka Honey?
Manuka honey is helpful in healing wounds, from burns to split fingertips. It discourages bacterial growth and helps cuts close more quickly.
Curing Asthma By Eliminating An Underlying Fungal Infection
Are some hard-to-treat asthma cases caused by an infection? Research suggests that may be the case. Curing asthma is not easy, but some people say it is possible.
Can Holding Your Breath Stop Painful Foot Cramps?
Can you make painful foot cramps relax by holding your breath? One reader reports this is the remedy that works best in their situation.
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