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July 25, 2024/Nutrition

What Iron Does for Your Body

… because, during pregnancy, you create more red blood cells to support healthy fetal development. That means you need more iron to make sure those blood cells get the oxygen they need. A healthy pregnancy diet …

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February 19, 2024/Nutrition

Are Energy Drinks Bad for You?

… wait. Not so fast. Caffeine is just one part of the story. Here’s what else you need to know.Pros and cons of energy drinksThere’s no denying that downing a drink full of …

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October 5, 2023/Children's Health

13 Symptoms of Low Iron in Kids

… but surely, add up to some pretty crummy health issues. More on them later.How much iron do children need?The amount of iron kids need to consume in a day depends on whether or …

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January 18, 2024/Children's Health

Do Infants Need Vitamin D Drops?

… D offers little bodies. Infants also need vitamin D to boost brain development and their immune system. “Vitamin D is necessary for so many functions,” says Dr. Liermann.Do all babies need vitamin D drops …

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May 16, 2023/Nutrition

What You Should Know About Water-Soluble Vitamins

… water-soluble. To keep your body functioning at peak performance, you need both kinds.The fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E and K.Water-soluble vitamins are vitamin C and all the vitamins that …

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June 6, 2024/Nutrition

What Is Sole Water? And Why Are People Drinking It?

… of regular water.Sole water health claimsFans of the drink will tell you that sole water will do all kinds of wonders for your health. But the claims don’t stand up to scrutiny.The …

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March 5, 2025/Women's Health

Menopause Memory Loss: Should You Be Worried?

You’re telling a story at work and totally blank on the name of that colleague you talk to every single day. You’re asking your kids to do something around the house but can …

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June 13, 2025/Infectious Disease

Is the Hygiene Hypothesis True or False?

If you have a young child, you know that they spend a lot of time sick. “Their immune system is growing up just like they are, and it needs to learn what germs are,” says …

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September 16, 2024/Nutrition

Know the Difference: Vitamins vs. Minerals, and How Both Impact Your Health

When you’re in a deep internet search learning about what you should eat, what you should put on your face or what you should do to just ensure you’re living a healthy life …

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January 6, 2020/Nutrition

Are Artificial Sweeteners OK for Kids?

Diet soda. Low-sugar ketchup. Light yogurt.What do these foods all have in common? They’re all common items on grocery shelves, and they all probably contain some form of artificial sweeteners.These are …

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