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Can Your Cells Heal You? The Promises and Limits of Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy is a fast-growing but largely unregulated field.
10-Minute Stretches to Fix Upper Crossed Syndrome
Easy resistance band moves help melt away neck and shoulder tightness while strengthening muscles for a correct upright posture.
Ex-CDC Director Warns Ebola Could Become ‘Very Significant Pandemic’ in Africa
The outbreak is primarily centered in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Spreading Rapidly: World Health Organization
The risk is still low at the global level, but has been raised nationally, the organization said.
American Ebola Patient in Germany Not Critically Ill, Hospital Says
Dr. Peter Stafford has said he was worried he would not survive.
Crowd Sets Ebola Treatment Center Ablaze in Congo Amid Dispute Over Dead Body
Family members believe the man died from typhoid fever, not Ebola, and wanted to bury him.
CDC Warns Malaria Could Be Reintroduced in US
The United States eliminated the disease in the 1950s, the agency noted, but it imports cases when travelers return from countries with endemic malaria.
Ebola Case Confirmed in Congo Province Far From Outbreak’s Epicenter
The case happened in an area hundreds of kilometers from the epicenter of the outbreak.
Colonoscopy: The Most Used Screening Test for Colon Cancer, Here Are the Benefits and Risks
There is ongoing debate about who should undergo a colonoscopy and when.
Kale: An Unpalatable but Highly Nutritious Leafy Green—How to Maximize Taste and Benefits
Kale divides people with its bitter and tough taste, but it’s widely revered in the wellness community for its nutritional benefits.
Colonoscopy: The Most Used Screening Test for Colon Cancer, Here Are the Benefits and Risks
There is ongoing debate about who should undergo a colonoscopy and when.
Kale: An Unpalatable but Highly Nutritious Leafy Green—How to Maximize Taste and Benefits
Kale divides people with its bitter and tough taste, but it’s widely revered in the wellness community for its nutritional benefits.
5 Lesser-Known Health Metrics That Can Help Predict Longevity
Simple, accessible measures can give you insight into your health, and alert you to potential problems that can cut your life short.
A 12-Minute Morning Stretch to Release Overnight Stiffness
Stretching in the morning awakens your body, eases stiffness, and primes you for a positive, energized day.
