Search Results for: vitamins
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Why Folic Acid Is Essential for Your Diet
Folic acid is a crucial vitamin, but many don't get enough. Learn about folic acid's health benefits, how to get more in your diet, and if you need a supplement.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Nutrition
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Can Green Powders Really Boost Your Health?
Social media influencers rave about the ease and health effects of green powders. But nutrition experts say these benefits are overblown. Green powders or “superfood” blends contain ground fruits, vegetables, grains, and algae. Similar products include fruit and vegetable supplements. Some include prebiotics, probiotics, or digestive enzymes. They may contain popular herbs like ashwagandha or…Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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What to Know About Pregnancy After Recurrent Miscarriages
Pregnancy after recurrent miscarriages brings with it a host of emotions and concerns. Here's what you should know if you're hoping to try for another pregnancyRead More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Could Your Abdominal Pain Be Gallstones? Know the Warning Signs
Gallstones symptoms include pain in your belly and back. If you have frequent belly or back pain, especially after eating, talk to your doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z
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Are There Benefits to Extended Breastfeeding?
New AAP guidelines recommend extended breastfeeding until your child is two years old. This has benefits and challenges. Here's what you should know about it.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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Should You Take Fish Oil Supplements?
Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements, but are they right for everyone? Learn what fish oil supplements do for your health.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What’s the Difference Between Food Allergy and Intolerance?
Is your persistent belly pain and bloating from food allergies or food intolerances? Both can cause a physical reaction after eating certain foods, so it’s easy to confuse the two. But there are significant differences between food allergies and intolerances. Here’s a comparison between food allergies and intolerances, including what causes them and how you…Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Hormone Therapy for Menopause
Learn about hormone replacement therapy as a treatment for menopause from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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Glaucoma: Know the Risks to Protect Your Vision
Glaucoma is a group of eye problems that can damage the optic nerve and lead to progressive or abrupt vision loss.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z