Five types of 'wellness woo' that borrow from mainstream medicine
What we consider "fringe" or "mainstream" changes over time. That applies to health and medicine too.
Nov 12, 2025
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Biological Factors: News and Research on Bacterial Toxins
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New survey shows what people fear most about aging
The U.S. population is getting older fast and many Americans are unsure what aging will look like for them, a new national survey shows.
Nov 7, 2025
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FDA warns 18 websites for selling fake Botox linked to injuries
U.S. regulators have issued warnings to 18 websites that were selling fake or unapproved versions of Botox and similar wrinkle-relaxing injections.
Nov 6, 2025
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Q&A: Bacteria research could be a gut-punch to inflammatory bowel disease
The group of lifelong intestinal conditions known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, significantly impacts digestive health and quality of life for an estimated 2.4 ...
Oct 31, 2025
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Why you can salvage moldy cheese but never spoiled meat: A toxicologist advises on what to watch out for
When you open the refrigerator and find a wedge of cheese flecked with green mold, or a package of chicken that smells faintly sour, it can be tempting to gamble with your stomach rather than waste food.
Oct 28, 2025
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Babies who grow up around dogs may have a lower risk of developing childhood asthma
Babies exposed to dog allergens in the home have a lower risk of developing asthma by the age of five years, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. ...
Sep 25, 2025
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Why preserved vegetables can turn deadly, and how to stay safe
A food truck in southern Italy recently became the center of a deadly health scare. A food-borne outbreak linked to preserved vegetables killed two people and sent more than a dozen to hospital.
Sep 8, 2025
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UK seeks to stamp out 'cowboy' cosmetic procedures
The UK government on Thursday announced plans to tighten rules on high-risk cosmetic procedures such as so-called Brazilian butt lifts amid a surge in such treatments.
Aug 7, 2025
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Can botox be used to alleviate pain in a jaw disorder?
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) limits jaw function and is so painful that it lessens the quality of life. Botulinum toxin—also known as botox—is emerging as an effective treatment option, but there are concerns about side ...
Aug 4, 2025
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Low FODMAP diet improves leaky gut in study
In a study, patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, or IBS-D, who went on a low FODMAP diet saw an improvement of colonic barrier dysfunction, commonly known as "leaky gut."
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