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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects many people and is quite debilitating, although mostly benign in nature. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, discomfort, cramps, bloating, and loose movements or…

Chronic damage to the liver cells causes inflammation of the liver cells; this usually heals with formation of scar tissue. This gradual degeneration and scarring of the liver is called cirrhosis. This disease is usually caused by…

Medicinal mushrooms have been a staple in Eastern medicine for centuries and are slowly gaining popularity in other branches of medicine. Consuming the right mushrooms can help boost immunity, maintain hormonal balance, and help the brain,…

A modern gym is a place that houses exercise equipment for the purpose of physical activity. In addition to exercise machines, which include barbells and weights, a modern gym offers its members many other facilities.Most gyms have a…

Typically, alternative medicine differs from traditional medicine in that alternative medicine is older and what we might call unconventional or non-Western medicine. Alternative medicine does not follow the traditional science and…

Pfizer's CEO set a schedule for when Americans can expect the earliest news of shots for young children.Drew Angerer / Getty; The AtlanticPublisher's Note: This article is part of our coverage of the Atlantic Festival. Find out more and…