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The Truth About Yellow Dye No. 5Rumors have swirled for years that the dye in Mountain Dew lowers sperm counts. But does it really?
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The Fascinating History of Urine TestsWhen you hand over that little cup, you're participating in a medical tradition more than 6,000 years old.
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Sex Life Becomes More Satisfying for Women After 40Women in a recent survey reported increasing satisfaction with their sex lives as they aged.
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The Truth About Tonic WaterTonic water was first used as a medicine. Does that mean it has side effects?
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The Truth About Nitrite in Lunch MeatAre the preservatives used in deli meats harmful to health?
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The Truth About Red Dye No. 2Is red dye No. 2 dangerous to your health?
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Is Pink Slime Bad for Your Health?Sure, a product made from low-quality scraps of meat processed with ammonia is gross. But is it really bad for you?
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The Truth About Trans Fats
Trans fats lower good cholesterol and raise bad cholesterol.
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The Truth About Guar GumGuar gum is a food additive that helps make ice cream creamy. It's also one reason ice cream is getting more expensive these days. Here's a look at why.
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The Truth About GlutenGluten is an indigestible protein found in grains. Gluten should be avoided by people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, but evidence has not shown it is harmful to others.
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The Truth About AspartameIn 1965, aspartame was discovered by accident. It's effects of health remain controversial today.
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The Truth About Omega-3 Fatty AcidsOmega-3 fatty acids may come from fish, but there's nothing fishy about their disease-fighting qualities.
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The Truth About Cocoa ButterCocoa butter is found in chocolate, and also in lotions. Is it good for you?
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The Truth About Folic Acid: It May Be Both Boon and Bane
Folic acid deficiency can cause anemia, and lead to serious birth defects. But too much may cause cancer.
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The Truth About GuaranaThe seeds of the guarana fruit are about the size of coffee beans, but they contain more than twice as much caffeine, along with other compounds.
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The Truth About Potassium BromatePotassium bromate, a food additive that can help bread dough hold together, is banned in several countries, but legal in the U.S.
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What Is MSG?
MSG is unlikely to cause health problems for most people. But what is MSG?
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The Truth About Food Additive BHAOpinion BHA is added to many foods, especially fats and oils, to prevent them from spoiling. But is this chemical bad for you?
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Frozen with Fear? How the Love Hormone Gets You MovingThe hormone oxytocin can be speedily delivered to the brain's fear center, a new study shows.
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The Truth About Fat Women and Self-ControlOur perception that body fat is optional leads to discrimination against obese individuals.
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5 Most Amazing Marathon FeatsHere are five stories of the greatest marathon-related feats.
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Stomach Acid Drugs May Heighten Risk of Death from InfectionsStomach acid helps protect the body against bacteria infections.
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Urine's Colors & Smells Prove an Indicator of HealthWhat does your urine say about your health?
