Nutrition basics
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Nervous breakdown: What does it mean?
Nervous breakdown isn't a medical term. It most often means a mental health crisis that affects your ability to meet your own needs and do daily tasks.
Sensitive teeth: What treatments are available?
Know what causes sensitive teeth and effective treatments.
Diet soda: How much is too much?
Diet soda may help you cut calories, but other low-calorie options abound.
Nausea during pregnancy: A good thing?
Nausea during pregnancy, also called morning sickness, is common. Understand what nausea and vomiting might mean for your pregnancy.
The dawn phenomenon: What can you do?
Take steps to prevent this early-morning increase in blood sugar.
Caffeine: Is it dehydrating or not?
Caffeinated drinks usually won't dehydrate you, but water is still your best option.
Juicing: What are the health benefits?
Learn about the pros and cons of extracting the juice from fresh fruits and vegetables.
Alkaline water: Better than plain water?
Health claims about alkaline water abound, but plain water is usually best.
Multiple sclerosis: Can it cause seizures?
Seizures occur more often in people with multiple sclerosis than in the general population.
Breastfeeding strike: Why do babies refuse to nurse?
Understand why babies sometimes refuse to breastfeed and what you can do about it.
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