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Measles can induce immune amnesia, a phenomenon that eliminates acquired immunity to other infectious diseases.

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In total, about a quarter of adults in the United States have seasonal allergies, and they can become sensitized over a ...

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A short, seven-day meditation retreat can change the brain and body, improving brain function, natural pain relief, ...

If your “spring cold” comes with itchy eyes, brain fog and endless sneezing, a doctor says you may already be behind in ...

Green tea contains catechins and other antioxidant plant compounds that can help protect your cells from damage and disease.

The DNA of the African trypanosome parasite (magenta) and its protective cloak (green). (Joana Correia Faria/University of ...

The kefir-and-fiber group saw the best results, such as bigger drops in inflammation markers and improvements in immune ...

Too often, we reduce our outreach to distant communication. We have to embed ourselves in communities to make a real ...

Here’s what adaptogens are, how they may improve your health and why they aren’t for everyone.