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What Is Creatine?By Lauren Cox Last updated
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Mom's Personality Key to Whether Baby Gets the Breast or BottleBy Lauren Cox Last updated
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Vitamin B12: Sources, benefits & deficiencyVitamin B12 is an essential nutrient for energy, mood and more — but deficiency is a common problem
By Maddy Biddulph Last updated
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Spirulina: Uses, potential health benefits and risksSpirulina is a popular supplement made from blue-green algae. It's potential health benefits include lowering blood pressure.
By Lauren Cox Last updated
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8 Supreme Court decisions that changed US familiesBy Lauren Cox Published
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What Is Stevia?Stevia is a sugar substitute that comes from a plant, and has no calories. But is it good for health? Here's a look at what the research says about stevia.
By Lauren Cox Published
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What Is Garcinia Cambogia?Extract of the fruit garcinia cambogia is an ingredient in some nutritional supplements aimed at stopping weight gain. But is garcinia cambogia safe, and does it work? Here's a look at the evidence.
By Lauren Cox Published
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What Is Turmeric?Turmeric is a spice with a long history of use in cooking and religious rituals, and evidence suggests it may hold health benefits as well.
By Lauren Cox Published
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What Are Selenium Supplements?Selenium supplements are taken by people who want to prevent cancer, heart disease, memory loss and diabetes. But does taking selenium work? Here's a look at what the science says.
By Lauren Cox Published
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What Is Raspberry Ketone?By Lauren Cox Published
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Marijuana: Effects of Weed on Brain and BodyMarijuana produces a range of psychological and physical effects that can be unpredictable at times.
By Lauren Cox Published
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27 oddest medical casesHere's a look at the strangest medical cases that doctors have reported.
By Lauren Cox Published
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What Is Whey Protein?Whey protein is a supplement often used for building muscle. But is it safe to use, and does it work? Live Science looked at the science behind taking whey protein.
By Lauren Cox Published
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Who Invented the Internet?Technology experts cite various government agencies — as well as a handful of individuals — that have played an instrumental role in inventing what we know today as the Internet.
By Elizabeth Peterson Published
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What Is Melatonin?By Lauren Cox Published
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What Is Coconut Oil?Coconut oil supplements and pills are touted for their health benefits, but do they really work? And is coconut oil safe to take? Here's a look at the evidence.
By Lauren Cox Published
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Who Invented the Microscope?The invention of the microscope opened up a new world of discovery and study of the smallest things. Exactly who invented the microscope is unclear.
By Lauren Cox Published
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Early Talkers More Likely to Grow into Teen DrinkersBy Lauren Cox Published
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Unusual Sexual Fixation: Man Aroused by FartsBy Lauren Cox Published
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Moods and Booze: Alcohol's Effects Different in Men and WomenBy Lauren Cox Published
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Gay-Marriage Rulings: 6 Landmark Cases That Changed US FamiliesFrom decisions on abortion to contraception, here's a look at how the Court has radically changed life for some families.
By Lauren Cox Published
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Unsteady Heartbeat Could Spell Early DementiaPeople with the heart condition atrial fibrillation may develop dementia earlier than people without the condition.
By Lauren Cox Published
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Kids of Older Dads Face Brain Health RisksResearchers found mutations in the offspring that weren't present in either parent.
By Lauren Cox Published
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Take Heart! A Good Marriage Protects Even After a BypassHeart patients lived longer if they were married.
By Lauren Cox Published
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