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Risk of AFib tied to sugary and artificially sweetened drinksA study links drinking sugary sodas and artificially sweetened beverages to an increased arrhythmia risk.
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Is it possible to have too many antioxidants?Antioxidants have long been touted as disease-fighting molecules, and it's easy to assume that the more of them you eat, the healthier you will be. But research shows that larger doses can actually be harmful.
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Why are bananas berries but strawberries aren't?Why is a banana a berry but a strawberry isn't? Turns out, berries can be hard to define, even for scientists.
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Scientists tested 10 meals to find the perfect food for space travelScientists assessed a variety of "space dishes" and determined that the optimal (and tastiest) dish for male astronauts would be a hearty vegetarian salad.
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What happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol?Many people have stopped drinking alcohol completely. What happens to your body when you do that?
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Can drinking alcohol really cause hiccups?"Drunk hiccups" seem to be a real phenomenon, rather than just a gag in classic cartoons, but we know surprisingly little about what actually causes them.
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Why is it safe to eat moldy cheese?Cheeses such as Stilton and Camembert contain species of mold that are safe for humans to eat. Why?
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Finally, scientists explain the dreaded 'red wine headache'A compound in grape skins called quercetin might disrupt alcohol metabolism, causing some people to get headaches after drinking red wine, a lab study suggests.
