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What is BPA? Should I be worried about it?
Find out more about BPA, a chemical used in some plastics and resins, and explore options for reducing your exposure.
What do the dates on food packages mean?
Get to know what the dates on food packages mean, including the 'sell by' and 'best if used by' dates.
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?
Thyroid guard: Do I need one during a mammogram?
A Mayo Clinic expert discusses using thyroid guards during mammograms to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer from radiation.
Starting solids: When is the right time?
Understand when to start feeding your baby solid foods.
Sodium nitrate in meat: Heart disease risk factor?
Sodium nitrate, a preservative in some meats, may increase your heart disease risk.
Silent heart attack: What are the risks?
This type of heart attack occurs with few, if any, symptoms. Find out more.
Shingles vaccine: Can I transmit the vaccine virus to others?
A shingles vaccine uses only part of the varicella-zoster virus, so you can't infect others.
Sex and COVID-19: Can you get COVID-19 from sexual activity?
Find out whether COVID-19 can be spread during sexual activity and how to reduce your risk of getting the virus from a sexual partner.
Sea salt vs. table salt: What's the difference?
Should you take health claims about sea salt with a grain of salt? What makes it different from table salt?
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