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How to Protect Against Age-Related Muscle Loss
Muscle loss accelerates after age 50. The good news? There are things you can do to keep your body strong and prevent, delay or even reverse muscle loss.
Full-Body Scans for Early Disease Detection? There Are Drawbacks
The commercial scans have attracted attention from the media, celebrities and influencers as a way to possibly catch early signs of disease.
Could Supplements Be Harming Your Liver?
People may assume supplements are safe, but along with any benefits they may offer, supplements come with health risks, including possible harm to the liver.
Alpha-Gal Syndrome: The Meat Allergy Caused by a Tick Bite
Triggered by a bite from the Lone Star tick, the condition results in an allergic reaction to red meat, dairy and other products made from mammals.
Why Mosquitoes Love You (and How to Make Them Stop!)
Learn how mosquitoes find their target and what you can do to prevent bites.
Don’t Let Swimmer’s Ear Ruin Your Summer
The common condition doesn’t just affect children. Adults, especially those with hearing aids or certain medical conditions, can be affected too.
How Well Will You Age? Your Cells May Hold Clues
Does aging happen gradually or come in waves? A recent study may hold the answer.
How Many People Will One Sick Person Infect?
One sick person can infect anywhere from 1 to 18 other people, depending on the illness. Learn how vaccines help reduce the spread and the severity of measles, flu and RSV.