General Family Health

By Carolyn Williams
young mother breast feeding her baby girl in garden
How Much Should a Baby Eat at 10 Days Old?
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By Anne Danahy MS RDN
Expert Reviewed
Fresh beetroots in wooden tray. Beet with leaves.
What Are the Side Effects of Eating Beets?
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By Kelsey Kloss
Expert Reviewed
Glass bowl of turmeric powder and fresh turmeric on slate
12 Possible Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin, and the Risks to Know
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By Kathryn Vera
Wooden bowl of cashew nuts from above. On dark wood.
Cashews & Constipation
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By Adam Cloe
Pregnant person taking a vitamin tablet
Retaining Fluid While Taking Diuretics
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By Melodie Anne
Two people laying on the couch eating popcorn
Popcorn Side Effects
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By Wendy Wisner
Expert Reviewed
top view of a person with long brown hair breastfeeding a very young baby
7 Benefits of Breastfeeding for 2 Weeks
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By Jessica Migala
Expert Reviewed
shot of raw apple cider vinegar, as an example of ACV dosage
What's the Recommended Amount of Apple Cider Vinegar Per Day?
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By Kathleen Ferraro
Expert Reviewed
Close-up of a mug of black coffee on white table
Can I Drink Coffee Before a Fasting Blood Test?
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By Gord Kerr
Expert Reviewed
mixed fresh seafood selection high in vitamin b12
The Best Time to Take Vitamin B12
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By A.P. Mentzer
Expert Reviewed
manicured hands resting on a white towel
What Causes Fingernails to Split Down the Middle?
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By Dr. Tracy Davenport
Expert Reviewed
Top view plate with almonds in endocarp, bowl with drupe in shell on a white wooden cutting board. White background, overhead, copy space.
Almonds and Acid Reflux
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By Lindsay Boyers
Expert Reviewed
Vitamin B12 Supplement. Supports Metabolism and Nervous System Health. Bright wooden background. Close up.
Causes and Treatments of a Swollen, Scalloped Tongue
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By Ilissa M. Palmer
Young woman in pain
Diet for Slow Digestion
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By Alison Grewal
Couple asleep in bed
Differences Between Magnesium Chelates and Magnesium Citrate
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By James Roland
sport goods and a sports shoe
Tingly Feeling When Exercising
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By Kayla McKiski
Expert Reviewed
Could You Be Getting Stevia Headaches?
Could You Be Getting Stevia Headaches?
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By Nicki Wolf
Expert Reviewed
High Angle View Of Almonds On Wood
4 Unwanted Side Effects of Eating Too Many Almonds
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By Ellen Douglas
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Side Effects of Eating Cucumbers
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By Amanda Gardner
Expert Reviewed
a close up of a person's hands pouring supplements from a bottle into an outstretched hand
8 Possible Benefits of Chromium Picolinate and 4 to Stop Believing
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By Tehrene Firman
Expert Reviewed
Beautiful young woman looking into fridge at night
Sleep and Digestion — How One Affects the Other
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By Kate Abram
Porridge oats
Organic Rolled Oats Vs. Regular
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By Sharon Smith
blood samples
What Is the Normal Range for Vitamin D in a Blood Test?
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By Sarah Pflugradt
Expert Reviewed
Hypocalcemia calcium deficiency symptoms signs
Do You Have a Calcium Deficiency? Here's How to Tell
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By Marygrace Taylor
Expert Reviewed
Pickles in jar. Preserved cucumbers
6 Side Effects of Eating Too Many Pickles and What to Do About Them
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By Lisa Maloney
Expert Reviewed
Fish oil pills
What Does "IU" Mean in Vitamins?
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By Brynne Chandler
Expert Reviewed
Sliced Pineapple close-up shot, selective focus
Are There Bad Side Effects of Eating Pineapple?
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By Gord Kerr
Expert Reviewed
Selecting beans
The Side Effects of Beans
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By Ian Anglin
Pork chops on grill
Food Poisoning From Eating Pork
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By Karen McCarthy
Expert Reviewed
Various legumes and different kinds of nutshells in spoons. Waln
How Much Is Too Much Vitamin B Complex?
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By Rae Uddin
large wooden spoonful of the herb anise
What Are the Side Effects of Anise?
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By Molly Triffin
Expert Reviewed
Filling a reusable water bottle with tap water in the kitchen sink.
Tap Water vs. Bottled Water: Which Is Better?
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By Andrea Boldt
Happy school boy drinking a healthy smoothie as a snack
Weight-Gain Shakes for Kids
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By Allison Forsyth and Bronte Yang, DO
Expert Reviewed
Person in a pink sweater and blue jeans holding a glass of water and two water pills in their hands
Is It Dangerous to Take Water Pills? Learn the Benefits and Risks
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By Amanda Gardner
Expert Reviewed
Woman checking food labeling in supermarket
There's Potassium Sorbate in My Food — Is That Safe?
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By Karen Curinga
Family with daughter (7-9) and son (11-13) riding bicycles, low angle view
Ways to Keep Your Body Healthy
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By Allison Forsyth
Expert Reviewed
A person sitting at their kitchen table sipping some broth soup to help soothe a stomach after vomiting
The Best Drinks and Foods to Eat After Throwing Up
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By Marygrace Taylor
Expert Reviewed
a person with blonde curly hair wearing a colorful sweater and looking in the fridge because they have early pregnancy hunger
Is Increased Appetite an Early Sign of Pregnancy?
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By Ryan Haas
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Side Effects of Musli Power
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By Stephanie M. Beaudette MEd., RDN
Expert Reviewed
Chocolate smoothie (milkshake)
What Are the Benefits of Ensure Plus?
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By Kathleen Ferraro
Expert Reviewed
Doctor preparing woman's arm for blood test for elevated alk phos pediatrics
What Are the Symptoms of High Alkaline Phosphatase?
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By Janelle Vaesa
Casual woman resting on couch at home
Side Effects of Not Eating Enough Calories
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By Bojana Galic
Expert Reviewed
Woman living a healthy lifestyle by exercising outdoors
Need Some Motivation to Make Healthier Choices? Here Are 4 Big Payoffs
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By Chaunie Brusie
Expert Reviewed
Amla powder with raw Avla, an Ayurvedic alternative medicine
Amla Powder: Benefits, Side Effects and Products to Try
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By Bojana Galic
Expert Reviewed
Mother checking her sick sons temperature
How to Get an Accurate Temperature With a Digital Thermometer
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By Kathleen Ferraro
Close up of person clutching tingling hand to show what happens when a man ph balance is off and men/male ph balance off symptoms
How to Tell if Your Body Is Acidic or Alkaline
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By Wallis Bishop
Expert Reviewed
Little boy at medical checkup
Why Is My Child's Stomach Big?
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By Jessica Migala
Expert Reviewed
a person wearing a blue one-piece bathing suit and swim cap floating on their back in a pool with too much chlorine
5 Side Effects of Swimming in a Pool With Too Much Chlorine
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By Joanne Marie
Baked potato with bacon, rosemary, olive oil and sea salt
Foods for Lactose & Fructose Intolerance
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By Ana Cassis
Expert Reviewed
Top view of healthy ingredients like apple cider vinegar, garlic and honey
The Health Benefits of Honey, Garlic, ACV, Cinnamon and Cayenne
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By Sarah Harding
Father Bottle-feeding Baby Girl
How Much Milk Does a 3-Month-Old Baby Need?
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By Danica Benninghoven
Expert Reviewed
Assortment of fruits and vegetables that can help to increase pH level in body
4 Potential Ways to Increase the pH Level in Your Body
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By Amanda Gardner
Expert Reviewed
Pickled green gherkins in a bowl on a wooden table
What Is Calcium Disodium EDTA, and Is It Safe?
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By Kathleen Ferraro
Expert Reviewed
Sliced papaya on wooden cutting board can be used as a bleaching or skin-whitening soap for a papaya soap whitening before and after
3 Potential Benefits of Papaya Soap
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By Janet Renee
Little girl eating meal.Kid healthy food background.
How to Increase Appetite in an Underweight Child
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By Moira Lawler
Expert Reviewed
Sweet canned corn
The Pros and Cons of Genetically Modified Foods
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By Ann M. Hester, MD
Expert Reviewed
Close up of a young adult holding a blue and white digital thermometer, measuring their low body temperature
6 Possible Causes of Low Body Temperature and What They Mean
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By Kathleen Ferraro
Expert Reviewed
Three plants in plastic containers in front of window
Which Plastics Are Safe to Use as Containers to Grow Food?
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By Eliza Martinez
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How to Help a Fetus Gain Weight
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By Andrea Boldt
Chicken meat in wooden bowl
What Is Organic Chicken?
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By Fiona Mischel
Expert Reviewed
Top view of a bucket of cleaning supplies
What You Should Know About Dettol's Antiseptic Ingredients
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By Jenn Sinrich
Expert Reviewed
a collage of some of the best sulfate-free shampoos
The 6 Best Sulfate-Free Shampoos for Healthier Hair
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By Bojana Galic
Expert Reviewed
an overhead photo of a plastic container of school food next to a plastic water bottle and fruit on a blue picnic table
Are Your Plastic Water Bottles and Meal Prep Containers Safe to Use?
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By Rebecca Norris
Expert Reviewed
Science Research leaves of Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), Science Research drug plant with pills Chemical analysis in Lab.
Drinking Liquid Chlorophyll: 4 Side Effects and Risks You Should Know About
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By Brittany Risher
Expert Reviewed
Woman making lemon water in the kitchen
3 Benefits of Lemon Water, and 5 Claims to Stop Believing
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By Christine Mugnolo
Expert Reviewed
Set of vegetables
14 Ways to Stay Fit and Healthy
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By Amanda Gardner
Expert Reviewed
Athletic runner male holding leg with muscle cramp due to potassium deficiency
5 Signs You Could Have a Potassium Deficiency
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By Sarah Klein
Fact Checked
4 Reasons You Have White Lines on Your Nails and What to Do About It
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By Gord Kerr
Expert Reviewed
A hand holding a bunch of pills in an open palm.
Symptoms of Iron Toxicity
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By Jill Herr, MD
Expert Reviewed
Fresh organic radishes on a chopping board
Know Which Foods to Avoid Before Giving a Stool Sample
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By Heather Walker, MPH, CHES
Doctor writing on medical chart with patient in the background
What Is a Normal Iron Level?
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By SaVanna Shoemaker
Expert Reviewed
Young jogger drinking water along a waterfront.
Your Sodium Level: What's Normal, What's Not
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