Nutrition basics
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Diet soda: How much is too much?
Diet soda may help you cut calories, but other low-calorie options abound.
Did the definition of Alzheimer's disease change?
What the change in the research definition of Alzheimer's disease means for you.
Demyelinating disease: What can you do about it?
Learn the causes and types of these diseases that affect the protective covering of nerves, which include multiple sclerosis. Also learn how they're treated.
Degenerative changes in the spine: Is this arthritis?
Degenerative changes in the spine visible on X-rays indicate osteoarthritis of the spine.
Concussion in children: What are the symptoms?
Whether your child's concussion is mild or severe, allow time to recover.
Cold or allergy: Which is it?
Although colds and seasonal allergies share some of the same symptoms, they are very different diseases. Learn how to tell the difference.
Coffee and health: What does the research say?
Has coffee gotten a bum rap? Can it be part of a healthy diet?
Coconut water: Is it super hydrating?
This drink is promoted as "super hydrating." But is it really any better than plain water?
Clinical depression: What does that mean?
The term "clinical depression" means severe, persistent depression. It's also called major depression or major depressive disorder.
Cigar smoking: Safer than cigarette smoking?
Despite what you might think, cigars aren't that different from cigarettes. Like cigarettes, cigars contain nicotine, tobacco and cancer-causing chemicals.
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