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Sodium nitrate in meat: Heart disease risk factor?
Sodium nitrate, a preservative in some meats, may increase your heart disease risk.
Is it safe to store food in takeout containers?
Takeout containers aren't the best for storing leftovers. Wrap or repackage food to keep it fresher and safer.
Can baby eczema be prevented?
It may be possible to protect your baby from the pain and irritation of this skin rash that affects infants.
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.
Alzheimer's disease: Can exercise prevent memory loss?
Regular exercise may help in preventing Alzheimer's disease and improving cognitive function.
Brominated vegetable oil: Why is BVO in my drink?
Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is banned from use in food in many countries, so why is it still being used in some soft drinks sold in the U.S.?
Pomegranate juice: A cure for prostate cancer?
Early research suggested that pomegranate juice could slow the growth of prostate cancer, but more-rigorous trials failed to confirm those results.
Stomach flu: How long am I contagious?
Depending on which virus causes your stomach ailment, you can be contagious from a few days to two weeks or more.
Cold and flu viruses: How long can they live outside the body?
Some viruses are more resilient than you may think. Learn more about how they spread and how to protect yourself.
Does sunscreen expire?
Wondering whether sunscreen expires? Get the facts about how long sunscreen lasts.
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