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  • Please Hold the Salt

    Please Hold the Salt

    Salt—sodium chloride—isn’t inherently bad. It enhances flavors and has important functions in binding, stabilizing, and preserving food.

  • Should I Still Eat That?

    Should I Still Eat That?

    WHILE SOME EATING HABITS MAY BE CONSIDERED QUIRKY (like putting ketchup on everything), others are downright dangerous. That’s usually because they up the risk for food poisoning from mold, bacteria, viruses, or parasites. These nasties can trigger uncomfortable symptoms, like stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. Less often, illness leads to arthritis, kidney or brain damage, or even death.

  • Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know

    Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know

    Staying active is key to living a healthy life as you age. Preventing or managing osteoporosis can help you keep moving. This common disease can lead to serious injuries that compromise your mobility.

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Common Discomforts During Pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting are common in the first trimester, as is fatigue. Other common discomforts are hemorrhoids and heartburn.

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Acne Quiz

Learn about acne with this multiple-choice quiz. You'll learn, for example, which factors promote blackheads.

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Step-by-Step: Stoma Care: Sizing the Opening

Here are the steps for sizing the opening of your stoma.

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