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Do infrared saunas have any health benefits?
How is an infrared sauna different from a traditional sauna? Light provides the heat.
Pregnancy acne: What's the best treatment?
Learn about self-care and safe medications to treat acne during pregnancy.
Colloidal silver supplements: Are they safe?
Colloidal silver supplements are often promoted as cure-alls, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Side effects range from change in skin color to organ damage.
Kombucha tea: Does it have health benefits?
Does kombucha tea live up to its reputation as a health tonic?
Cellulitis: How to prevent recurrent episodes
Learn to treat and prevent recurrent cellulitis.
Shingles vaccine: Can I transmit the vaccine virus to others?
A shingles vaccine uses only part of the varicella-zoster virus, so you can't infect others.
Candida cleanse diet: What does it treat?
Candida cleanse diets that replace processed food with fresh foods improve health but don't necessarily stop yeast overgrowth.
High-protein diets: Are they safe?
Considering a high-protein diet for weight loss? Understand the precautions first.
Alcohol: Does it affect blood pressure?
Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure to unhealthy levels.
Cystic fibrosis
This inherited condition causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs. Learn about improvements in screening and treatments.
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