Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad For You? RDs Weigh In
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There are few foods that have a more controversial reputation than sugar, and you’ve likely heard sweet treats are bad for your health and should be limited. Instead, a laundry …
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12 Reasons For Pain Under Left Breast
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When it comes to your boobs, you may or may not give them much thought. But when something is off with them, like a sharp or dull pain under your …
Could There Be a Bird-Flu Pandemic in People?
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A viral strain of avian influenza arrived in the United States in early 2022 and has continued to wreak havoc on commercial poultry and farms across the US. The disease …
Period Blood Colors: What Do They Mean?
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Periods can be unpredictable, and period blood is no different. Although it’s normal for period blood colors to range from light pink to dark black, it may feel unsettling to …
How Many Hours of Sleep Do I Need? 2 Sleep Doctors Weigh In
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Even if you don’t know exactly how many hours of sleep you need, you can sense when the numbers are off. You might feel sluggish, unfocused, or anxious. Other times, …
What Is Alcohol-Induced Dementia? | POPSUGAR Health
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It’s no secret that heavy drinking can hurt your mental and physical health in the long run. But some experts say the lifestyle habit may be more harmful than anticipated …
Can Anxiety Cause Bad Dreams?
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Nightmares are terrifying enough on their own, but anxiety never seems to make dreams much sweeter. In my own experience, anxiety-induced nightmares may include severe illness, crawling bugs, or even …
Is Cancer Preventable? Doctors Weigh In
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“I’m really sick and tired of people getting cancer that shouldn’t be getting cancer,” an oncology nurse, still dressed in her scrubs, says in a TikTok posted in late March. …
Ozempic and Pregnancy: Does the Drug Affect Fertility?
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Fertility is a complicated thing, and there are several factors that dictate when and how a person conceives. So when we hear about “hacks” to getting pregnant — like the …
What Is Oatzempic? Experts Explain the Risks and Benefits
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If you thought Ozempic was controversial, just wait until you hear about “oatzempic.” Unsurprisingly, the polarizing trend comes to us courtesy of TikTok, referring to a drink made up of …