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Bad breath: Could a tongue scraper help?
A tongue scraper may reduce bad breath temporarily, but proper dental hygiene remains essential.
Ultraprocessed foods: Convenience at what cost?
Ultraprocessed foods, such as frozen dinners, are staples for many Americans. Why do these convenience foods have a bad rep?
Quit smoking, gain weight: Is it inevitable?
Gaining weight after you quit smoking is fairly common, but you can take steps to prevent it. Learn how.
Neti pot solution: Can I make my own?
A homemade neti pot solution is just as effective as the over-the-counter variety.
Diabetes: Are electric blankets off-limits?
Electric blankets are generally discouraged if you have diabetes.
Foods and sleep
Foods and sleep — How to snack and what to avoid.
Autism treatment: Can chelation therapy help?
Chelation therapy is not an effective autism treatment, and it may be dangerous.
Autism spectrum disorder treatment: Can special diets help?
There's no evidence that restrictive diets are an effective treatment for autism spectrum disorder.
ADHD diet: Do food additives cause hyperactivity?
Better research is needed to find out if limiting certain foods or food additives will help reduce hyperactivity and ADHD symptoms.
Weightlifting: Bad for your blood pressure?
Although beneficial in the long term, weightlifting can cause temporary, sometimes dramatic, increases in blood pressure.
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