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10 Cold and Flu Myths Debunked
Part of avoiding a cold or the flu is knowing the facts. Almost as prevalent as cases of the cold and flu are these myths, which we’ve debunked to help you have a healthier season.
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Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad for You?
Science weighs in on cracking your knuckles. (Photo: Getty Images)Why Is This Important?
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Are Sweet Potato French Fries Healthier Than Regular Fries?
McDonald’s is testing sweet potato fries. McDonald’s is currently testing the fries in Texas, the fast food giant revealed in a tweet Wednesday, and could roll them out across the country if all goes well. The fries are just one of a number of changes McDonald’s has made in recent months.
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No, You’re Not Imagining It — The Fall Weather Really Can Trigger Migraines
A whole host of factors — including changes in daylight, barometric pressure, and temperature — could be to blame. In fact, research suggests that weather is a trigger for around half of migraineurs who are aware of their triggers. While it’s clear that outside ambience can cause head pain, figuring out what it is about the change in season that is the culprit is harder to do, says Lee Peterlin, DO, associate professor of neurology and director of headache research at the Johns Hopkins Univers
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What Causes Coffee Breath?
There’s nothing better than the rich scent of freshly brewed coffee wafting through the air. The coffee breath that comes after? Not so great. But have you ever stopped to wonder why drinking coffee causes such a strong odor?
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Why Waist Training Is a Really, Really Bad Idea
It’s not hard to see why waist training has taken off: All you have to do is strap the thing on — whether it’s a rigid corset or a flexible fabric wrap — and try not to pass out. Plus, the results don’t mimic those of surgery or laser treatments, as some fans claim, notes Andrew Miller, MD, a New York City-based plastic surgeon.
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Meet The Zero-Calorie Sweetener You Didn’t Know You Were Eating
New to the Western scene, monk fruit has been a part of Chinese medicine for centuries. If you’re looking for a sugar substitute for your drinks and baked goods, you’ve generally got two options: Artificial sweeteners (think aspartame or saccharin) that pack the flavor but might not be all that healthy, and “natural” alternatives (looking at you, stevia and erythritol) that leave much to be desired in the taste category. Enter monk fruit.
