Diet pills, supplements and surgery
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Starting solids: When is the right time?
Understand when to start feeding your baby solid foods.
Hoodia: Does this dietary supplement help weight loss?
Hoodia manufacturers claim the supplement controls appetite, but where's the evidence to back up these claims?
Baby sunscreen: What's recommended?
Understand when it's safe for a baby to wear sunscreen.
Hangover prevention: Do lighter colored drinks help?
Drinking lighter colored drinks is not a good method of hangover prevention, but it may help a little.
Junk food blues: Are depression and diet related?
Depression and diet may be related, and junk food may increase the risk of depression.
Do cortisol blockers aid weight loss?
Cortisol blockers claim to help with weight loss, but do they deliver? The evidence is slim at best.
Bitter orange weight-loss supplements: Do they work?
Bitter orange is in some weight-loss supplements. It acts like a stimulant, which sounds promising but has risks.
Alzheimer's: Can a head injury increase my risk?
Some research indicates a link between head injuries and Alzheimer's disease. So what's your risk?
Fibrocystic breast changes: Linked to breast cancer?
Fibrocystic breast changes are common and not linked to increased risk of breast cancer.
Pregnancy and hot tubs: What's the risk?
Understand the possible risks of hot tub use during pregnancy.
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