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Is Diet Soda a Healthy Choice?
For those trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle, diet soda might seem like a sensible option. Learn why artificial sweeteners may be more harmful than sugar.
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Nurse’s Life Transformed with Weight Loss Surgery
Determined to improve his health, this 35-year-old nurse opted for bariatric surgery at UH Parma Medical Center and lost 165 pounds.
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Are Natural Sweeteners Healthier Than Sugar?
If you’re looking to cut sugar, you may have considered natural sweeteners. Here's what to keep in mind when choosing one.
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Is the Long-Term Use of Antacids Safe?
Many people rely on the occasional use of antacids to control symptoms of heartburn. But is there a downside? How much is too much?
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Constipated? Why More Fiber Might Not Be the Answer
About 20 percent of adults have chronic constipation. Fiber intake often plays a role, but for some it’s not the answer.
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Is Allulose the Perfect Sweetener?
This recently FDA-approved sugar substitute boasts a lot of positives. But before adding it to your coffee, it’s important to get the whole picture.
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Is Pasta Healthier When It's Eaten Cold?
What if you could transform pasta into a healthier, higher fiber food? You can – just put it in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
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Raw vs. Cooked Vegetables: What's Healthier?
There are many benefits to whole, raw and unprocessed foods, but there are upsides to including more variety and cooking vegetables.