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  • A black man drinks a bottle of water after a race. (Photo: runffwpu/Pexels)

    Drinking Water

    Growing research has found that bottled water has its own challenges — and regular tap water may be better in most situations.Read More
    23 Jan 2025
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    Banned

    On Jan. 15, 2025, the FDA announced the ban of Red No. 3, an artificial dye additive used to give thousands of food products a vibrant red color.Read More
    16 Jan 2025
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  • Weight Loss & GLP-1s

    You have likely heard about GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy for managing diabetes and obesity. But what are GLP-1 medications, and how do they work? Read More
    09 Jan 2025
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  • Black girl decorating a Christmas tree. (Photo: UPMC)

    Holiday Safety Tips

    From family get-togethers to shopping, the holidays can keep you busy. But wintry weather, holiday parties and festive decorations can pose a risk for children.Read More
    19 Dec 2024
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    Shingles

    Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. It lies dormant in the nervous system then reemerges as painful rashes.Read More
    12 Dec 2024
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Man falling asleep aat table holding silverware after dinner surrounded by leftover turkey and other food. (Photo: Sean Locke/Getty Images)

Turkey’s Revenge

28 Nov 2024
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amino acids, antidepressants, dinner, Kent Vrana, melatonin, muscle, neurotransmitters, Penn State Health, proteins, serotonin, sleepy, thanksgiving, tryptophan, turkey
All meats contain tryptophan. It's a myth that turkey contains more. In fact, there isn’t any more tryptophan in a Thanksgiving turkey than a wild boar roast.
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What’s Up Doc?

21 Nov 2024
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American Society for Nutrition, antioxidant, baby carrots, bell peppers, beta carotene, cancer, carotenoid, Cleveland Clinic, heart disease, heart health, Jessica Cording, leafy greens, lutein, lycopene, pumpkins, Samford University, Scott Keatley, Suresh Mathews, sweet potatoes, vitamin A, winter squash, zeaxanthin
A recent study found that young adults who snacked on 1/2 cup of baby carrots 3 times a week had higher levels of carotenoids, an antioxidant, in their skin.
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Acid Reflux

14 Nov 2024
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One in five Americans suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly known as acid reflux. A doctor discusses GERD and a new treatment.
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Not So Sweet?

31 Oct 2024
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New research from the Cleveland Clinic into the sweetener xylitol raises questions about its impact on heart health. Xylitol is often in sugar-free sweets.
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Winter Outlook

24 Oct 2024
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A “slowly-developing” La Niña is approaching just as fall weather returns to the DMV this weekend, possibly bringing a warmer, dryer winter.
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The Flu & Heart Attacks

17 Oct 2024
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clot, flu, flu shot, heart attack, myocardial infarction, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccine
One of the best things you can do for your heart health this season is get a flu shot. The flu doesn't just cause sore muscles, your arteries get inflamed too.
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