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When Doctors Don’t Know the Best Medical Advice

Doctors help bodies heal and stay healthy, but they’re still human. So your physician might not have gotten every memo on the latest findings from health research done…

Beyond Angelina Jolie: 5 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About the Breast Cancer Gene

The Hollywood actress, humanitarian, and mom of six announced she had a preventive mastectomy to reduce her risk of genetic breast cancer. Here's what you may not know about BRCA genes and what goes into the decisions Jolie and thousands of other women need to make every year.

How You Might Be ODing on Vitamins, Thanks to Fortified Foods

Worried you're not getting your daily vitamin and mineral requirements? You might be surprised to find out you're overdoing it. Read on to learn about the possible dangers of fortified foods.

How Your Body Works: A Day in the Life of Your Gut

One gabby gut shares how a bad day can affect your mood, your immunity, and, yes, your digestion.

Eat to Beat Leg Cramps

Foods That Heal
The key: Eat foods that contain potassium, a mineral that helps your body break down carbohydrates and build muscle. A daily serving of a high-potassium…

Do Overweight People Live Longer?

If you’re a little plump but have normal blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, slimming down may not give you a huge health advantage.

7 Trusted Injury Treatments That Are Dead Wrong

Update your first-aid kit and learn which common treatments for burns, poisoning, excess bleeding, and other injuries can be dangerous to use in an emergency.

Interesting Statistics: Why People Make a Doctor’s Appointment

According to comprehensive health statistics, people are more likely to make a doctor appointment for skin disorders than anything else.

The Meaning of Sin: How Being Bad Is Good For You

Modern science reveals a silver lining in even the blackest cloak of the seven deadly sins list.

Harley Pasternak’s Famous Red Berry Smoothie Recipe

This recipe blends raspberries, blueberries, orange, and flaxseeds for a filling, fiber-rich shake.

See more of Harley Pasternak’s delicious smoothie recipes.

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