Nutrition basics
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10 great health foods
Add these health foods to the menu and give your diet a healthy boost.
3 diet changes women over 50 should make right now
Your body changes as you age, so your diet needs to change, too. These tips from a Mayo Clinic wellness dietitian can help ensure you're getting the nutrients you need.
3 key changes in the new Nutrition Facts label
The Nutrition Facts label gets an update for the first time in 25 years. Maybe it's time to update your food choices too?
3rd trimester pregnancy: What to expect
Third trimester pregnancy can bring Braxton Hicks contractions, backaches and hemorrhoids as you await the start of labor.
Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits
Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks.
Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes
Get the facts on products that make food and drinks sweeter.
Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters
Belly fat can be dangerous. Understand why and how to get rid of it.
Caffeine: How much is too much?
Is your caffeine habit causing problems? Find out how much is too much and if you need to curb your consumption.
Cancer causes: Popular myths about the causes of cancer
Get the facts and find out why these popular myths about cancer causes are wrong.
Carbohydrates: How carbs fit into a healthy diet
See why carbohydrates are important for your health and learn which ones to choose.
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