Nutrition basics
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Flaxseed: Is ground better than whole?
Nutrition experts recommend ground flaxseed over whole flaxseed. Find out why.
Phenylalanine in diet soda: Is it harmful?
You may be worried about phenylalanine because of a warning on diet soda. Find out why the warning is there.
Underweight? See how to add pounds healthfully
If you're underweight and not happy about it, try these tips to help you achieve your goal weight.
Diabetes treatment: Can cinnamon lower blood sugar?
Learn what cinnamon's role may be as part of a diabetes treatment plan.
How to track saturated fat
Knowing how much saturated fat is in the foods you eat can help you meet your health and nutrition goals.
Coconut water: Is it super hydrating?
This drink is promoted as "super hydrating." But is it really any better than plain water?
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.
Kratom for opioid withdrawal: Does it work?
Kratom is promoted as an aid in overcoming withdrawal from opioid medications, but research suggests that it leads to more health problems than it solves.
High cholesterol in children: How is it treated?
High cholesterol in children can lead to narrowed and hardened arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease later in life.
Herbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix
Some herbal supplements can have dangerous interactions with heart medications.
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