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Ask Tufts Experts: Comparing Sugar Substitutes…Prunes and BLood Thinners

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Q: Which is safer, saccharin or stevia? A: Judith C. Thalheimer, RDN, LDN, managing editor…

Who Should Follow a Gluten-Free Diet?

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There is lot of advice floating around these days about how to avoid gluten, but…

Common Medications and Vitamin B12 Levels

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Vitamin B12 plays many crucial roles in the body. It is involved in neurologic function,…

Antioxidants Help Protect the Brain, but Should Be Consumed in Moderation Only

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They include vitamins C and E and carotenoids, a type of plant chemical that gives…

High-Estrogen in Men

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Estrogen in men  plays an important role in the regulation of testosterone, several brain functions,…

Sleep Apnea Cures

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Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder, affecting 3 percent to 7…

8. Glossary

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actinic keratosis: A precancerous skin condition that is highly treatable when detected early. allergic contact…

5. Skin Conditions: Lyme Disease to Wrinkles

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The skin conditions covered in this chapter begin with the increasingly common, tick bite-related Lyme…

Osteoporosis: One Back Pain Cause

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Osteoporosis is a condition of very low bone density that is commonly seen in women…

6. Drug Treatments for Cholesterol

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Despite all their best efforts, some people still can’t keep their lipids and cardiovascular risk…