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Zinc for colds: The final word?
Everyone's heard of taking zinc for colds. But does it really work?
Why aromatherapy is showing up in hospital surgical units
Aromatherapy from plant-based scents may just have a place in the science of health and healing.
What is reflexology?
Reflexology is gaining popularity as a stress reliever, but does it work?
What is hot yoga?
Hot yoga, also known as Bikram yoga, is an intense form of yoga performed in a heated studio.
Valerian: A safe and effective herbal sleep aid?
Valerian — Can this sleep aid help you sleep better?
Telehealth: Technology meets health care
From patient portals to wearable monitoring devices, telehealth gives you the tools to better manage your health. Are you taking advantage of these tools?
Prolotherapy: Solution to low back pain?
Prolotherapy may help low back pain, but proof remains elusive.
Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know
Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain 'good' bacteria that might help treat or prevent illness. Should they be part of your diet?
Premature birth
Here's what you need to know about caring for a premature baby and the possible health problems of a preterm birth.
Pomegranate juice: A cure for prostate cancer?
Early research suggested that pomegranate juice could slow the growth of prostate cancer, but more-rigorous trials failed to confirm those results.
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