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Can Intermittent Fasting Help Prevent Intestinal Infections?

August 12, 2021

Intermittent-fasting diets may help prevent infections in those who practice them, a study published Thursday by the journal PLOS Pathogens found. Mice orally infected with [...]

What Do Breakthrough COVID Infections Mean?

August 12, 2021

Endless news cycles and viral social media warn of “breakthrough infections” in people already vaccinated for COVID-19. These reports leave the mistaken impression that [...]

Can You Vaccinate Yourself Against Cancer?

February 21, 2018

The thought of a vaccine might conjure up memories of that flu shot you get each year, or taking your kids to get their immunizations against polio or measles. Cancer rarely [...]

25 Ways to Survive Cold and Flu Season

September 11, 2017

Each year, the typical adult can expect to contract two or three colds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Skip the annual flu vaccine and you set [...]

Carbs During Workouts May Fend Off Colds

December 21, 2016

Until recently, many scientists believed that exercise reduces the body’s ability to fight off infections. Past studies had found, for example, that after workouts, [...]