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Ultraprocessed foods: Convenience at what cost?
Ultraprocessed foods, such as frozen dinners, are staples for many Americans. Why do these convenience foods have a bad rep?
Vaping during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Vaping during pregnancy can expose your baby to nicotine.
Vegetarian diet: Can it help me control my diabetes?
Although switching to a vegetarian diet won't cure diabetes, it may offer some benefits.
Veggie how to: Grilled vegetable kebabs
Want a new way to enjoy fresh vegetables? Make grilled vegetable kebabs. Brush cherry tomatoes, button mushrooms, zucchini slices, red onions and bell peppers with Italian dressing. Place onto skewers and grill over medium heat, turning often, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Vicks VapoRub: An effective nasal decongestant?
Find out why you should not use this ointment to ease a stuffy nose during a cold.
Video: How to measure blood pressure using a manual monitor
Watch this video to learn how to measure blood pressure using a manual monitor.
Video: How to measure blood pressure using an automatic monitor
Watch this video to learn how to measure blood pressure using an automatic monitor.
Video: How to use a peak flow meter
Asthma attacks taking you by surprise? Take regular peak flow meter readings, as shown in this video, to predict asthma episodes and better control your condition.
Video: What is blood pressure?
Watch this video to see what your blood pressure reading means.
Vitamin C: Can it prevent colds?
In most cases, vitamin C supplements won't help prevent colds. However, taking vitamin C before the onset of cold symptoms may shorten the duration of symptoms. Vitamin C may provide benefit for people at high risk of colds due to frequent exposure: for example, children who attend group child care during the winter.
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