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While US President Donald Trump and his administration are making false and debunked claims about the causes of autism, real research is improving our understanding of the condition ...

Q. I wanted to share what I did for a recent cold. My colds usually last three or four weeks and tend to be severe. In one of your emails, your readers said raw garlic helped them with their cold ...

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Certain common OTC painkillers have been linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart attacks.

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Another mass tort to watch in 2026 involves Bayer’s widely used weedkiller Roundup and allegations that its active ingredient, glyphosate, can cause cancer. Tens of thousands of plaintiffs have filed ...