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healthy living/fitness

Should You Take A Protein Supplement?

A dietitian explains how supplements can help you reach your protein goals.
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healthy living/fitness

4 Sneaky Ways To Consume More Nuts

Not everyone loves eating raw nuts, but the good news is that they are extremely versatile and can be worked into your diet easily.
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parenting

The Truth About Baby Poop

From meconium to “normal” poop, our expert covers all you need to know about your newborn's bowel movements.
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digestive health

Fecal Transplants: A Gut Decision

Everything you may—or may not—want to know about fecal transplants.
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healthy living/fitness

Build a Fiber-Driven Diet That Works For You

As a dietitian proves, adding fiber to your diet doesn’t mean complex planning—just thoughtful decision-making.
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digestive health

How Gastroenterologists Keep Their Gut Health In Check

It’s not always easy to eat optimally for gut health, even for a gastroenterologist. Here’s what the experts do.
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heart health

I’m Having Chest Pain Is It A Heart Attack?

An emergency medicine physician shares how to decode acute chest pain from the real deal.
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healthy living/fitness

Here's How To Prevent Kidney Stones

A urologist explains the mineral science behind kidney stones—and how your diet can sometimes lead to them.
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healthy living/fitness

Are Watermelon Seeds Good For You?

Don’t be so quick to spit out those watermelon seeds. An RD explains why they could be a secret nutritional source.
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digestive health

Nervous Poops? It’s Not All In Your Head

Do you ever have the sudden urge to poop when you’re feeling anxious? Turns out, there’s a reason.

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