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How vaccines work - your immune system is your body's best defence against infection.

Research increasingly supports the idea that your gut bacteria are tied to your probability of intestinal disorders and other conditions, like diabetes, obesity, depression, and colon cancer. In this month's blog, we offer an oversight o

Pain is a fascinating phenomenon, acting as a physiological warning system that alerts us of potential dangers in our environment. Chronic pain is a leading cause of long-term disability, and certa...

The skin is the largest organ of the human body, measuring 22 square feet, on average. Using this large expanse of skin to deliver medicine to the body is not a new concept by any means, and advanc...

IBS is the name doctors have given to conditions characterized by cramp like abdominal pains, bloating and bouts of diarrhea and/or constipation. According to an article in Nature, it affects...

Biosimilars — What are they, and why should general consumers care about them? A biosimilar, as ...

Those of you who listen to NPR may be familiar with Science Friday. For...