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Nationwide Recall of Popular Protein Powder After Customer Suffers Allergic Reaction
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Science Says Your Body Starts 'Breaking Down' Quicker at These 2 Ages
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Black Kitchen Utensils May Be Exposing You to Harmful Chemicals, New Study Warns
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Major Error Found in Viral Black Plastic Study—Should You Still Ditch Your Spatula, Takeout Containers?
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Seafood Recall in More Than 15 States Over Norovirus Fears—What You Need to Know
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Can You Actually Be Addicted to Ultra-Processed Snacks? Here's What the Science Says
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Can Masks Help Prevent Mpox? What We Know So Far
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New Research Shows Eating the Occasional Sweet Treat Is Better for Your Heart Than No Sugar at All
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People With Endometriosis May Have Higher Risk of Stroke
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More People Are Using At-Home COVID Tests —How Will We Know if There's a Surge?
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Why Winter May Be the Hardest Season for Weight Loss, According to Experts
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Real Talk: Is It Better to Spit Out Mucus When You’re Sick?
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Study Finds Standing All Day at Work Can Take a Toll on Your Heart Health
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How a Quick 30-Minute Workout Today Can Improve Your Memory Tomorrow
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HPV Testing May Replace Pap Smears for Many Women—What to to Know Before Your Next Gyno Visit
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There's a Surprising New Health Benefit of Cooking With an Air Fryer and It Makes Total Sense
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How Ultra-Processed Foods Can Hurt Your Muscle Health—Even If You Work Out
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Study Finds Nearly Half of People on Obesity Drugs Drink Less—But Do Scientists Know Why?
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More Than 2 Million Stanley Mugs Recalled: How to Check If Yours Is Safe
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Here's How Long It Could Take to Build Back Muscle After Time Away From the Gym
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FDA Announces Major Recall of MadeGood Granola Bars—Check Your Pantry For These Products
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Ashley Tisdale on Living With Alopecia: How Hair Loss Has Affected Her Health and Career
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How Coffee Might Change Your Gut, According to New Research
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Duloxetine Recall: FDA Sets Second-Highest Risk Level for Antidepressants Containing Potential Carcinogen
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Study Finds Surprising Health Benefit of Eating Dark Chocolate Every Week
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'Blue Zones' Under Scrutiny: Are these Longevity Hotspots Just a Myth?
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Researchers Uncover Surprising Connection Between Air Pollution and Lupus
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Raw Milk Is in the Spotlight, But It's Not the Only Unpasteurized Item That Could Be Dangerous
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New Study Links Popular Thyroid Drug to Increased Bone Loss
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Vegetable Medley Recall: Toss These Bags of Carrots, Broccoli, and Cauliflower Linked to Ongoing E. coli Outbreak
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Cucumber Recall Expands: See All the Products Pulled From Shelves Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
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Can’t Afford Ozempic, Other GLP-1 Drugs? Here’s What to Do, According to Experts
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3 Things Spine Specialists Do to Maintain Good Posture
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The #1 Thing Dietitians Say You Should Always Do Before Eating or Cooking Canned Beans
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New Study Reveals This Gut-Friendly Food Might Also Help You Lose Weight
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Cucumbers and Costco Eggs Face Major Recalls for Salmonella Risk—What You Need to Know
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Biden Says Medicare, Medicaid Should Cover Obesity Drugs—What Could That Mean for Access?
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How Long Do Thanksgiving Leftovers Last? Food Safety Experts Weigh In
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Black Women Face Higher Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Across All Subtypes, Study Reveals
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Could Vitamin D Help Lower Blood Pressure? Here's What a New Study Found
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Does Cooking Kill E. Coli? What to Know After Multiple Outbreaks, Recalls
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5 Ways to Boost Mood Through Food This Winter, According to Experts
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Is Organic Produce Really Safer to Eat?
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Zucchini Poisoning Is a Thing—Here's Why It Happens and How to Avoid It
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More Than 160,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled in E. coli Outbreak—USDA Sets Highest Risk Level
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Eating More Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids May Reduce Risk of 14 Different Cancers
Drunk Elephant recall
Drunk Elephant Recalls 3 Skincare Products Over ‘Ingredient Mix-Up’—Fungus, Bacteria Found in Batches
carrot recall
FDA: More Carrot Products Recalled in Deadly E. Coli Outbreak—What Else to Throw Away
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Can You Test for the Flu, COVID-19, and RSV at Home?
A healthcare worker prepares a dose of the Moderna Covid-19 at the Brooklyn Children's Museum vaccination site, serving children six months to 5-Years old, in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Covid-19 vaccines for children under 5 years old were authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday and by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday, a welcome relief to parents of the last age group to become eligible for shots.
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Being Updated To Target New Variants—Here's Why
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Are You Eligible for Ozempic? New Study Suggests Over Half of U.S. Adults Qualify
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4 Nutrition Experts Reveal How They Sneak a Little More Fiber in Their Diets
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Goodbye Injections? What to Know About the Weight Loss Pills on the Horizon
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Are Your Kids' Melatonin Supplements Safe? FDA Study Raises Concerns Over Mislabeled Doses
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Could Omega-3s and the Mediterranean Diet Be the Key to Clearer Skin?
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Understanding Spasmodic Dysphonia: The Condition Affecting RFK Jr.'s Voice
carrot recall
Carrots Recalled After E. Coli Outbreak Leaves 1 Dead, Dozens Sick—See the List of Affected Products
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The Hidden Dangers of Plasticizers: How These Everyday Chemicals Could Impact Your Health
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Long COVID Symptoms You May Not Know
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Study: These 'Stealthy' Sources of Saturated Fat, Added Sugar Might Be Derailing Your Diet
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What the COVID-19 Pandemic Taught Us About Telemedicine
Mature woman lying in bed covered with a blanket.
Millions of Americans Likely Have Sleep Apnea—Could It Raise the Risk of Dementia?
An assortment of cruciferous vegetables on a table.
If Lowering Blood Pressure Is Your Goal, Study Suggests Adding These Veggies to Your Diet