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.
Does soy really affect breast cancer risk?
Soy foods reduce the risk of breast cancer, but more research is needed to determine whether soy supplements are equally beneficial.
Does sunscreen expire?
Wondering whether sunscreen expires? Get the facts about how long sunscreen lasts.
E. coli and food safety
E. coli doesn't affect the way a food looks, smells or tastes. Learn ways to protect yourself.
Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role?
Lifestyle factors such as diet appear to play a role in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). See what lifestyle changes may help with symptoms.
Enterovirus D68 and parechovirus: How can I protect my child?
Enterovirus D68 and parechovirus infections can lead to serious illness among children. Know the symptoms and what you can do.
Fainting during urination (micturition syncope): What causes it?
Fainting during or immediately after urination, called micturition syncope, is a rare occurrence in healthy individuals.
Fasting diet: Can it improve my heart health?
Periodically following a fasting diet may have heart-health benefits. Find out more.
Flu mask: Should I wear one?
Influenza masks and hand hygiene might help protect healthcare workers from flu (influenza).
Flu shot: Will it prevent the stomach flu?
The flu shot protects against influenza, which is different from the stomach flu, also called gastroenteritis.
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