Does eating protein really stave off hunger?

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Influencer claims that they know when women are ovulating don't pass the smell test.

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What is the source of the Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection? For decades it has been believed that the source of the common hospital infection, C. diff is contracted in hospitals because of exposure to other patients or contaminated surfaces. A new study says, we might have had it wrong. The infection comes from within […]

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Is it true that dietary saturated fat should be avoided? Is it really a leading cause of heart disease? The data says nope and nope. Saturated fat is an essential nutrient and there is little evidence that it is harmful when consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Trans fats and hyrdogenated fats, […]

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Tik-Tokers and Instagram Influencers love to extoll the benefits of coffee enemas. They claim they cure all kinds of ailments and are safe to do at home by yourself. This is false. Coffee enemas can be bad for your rectal health and they have no proven benefits. Edouard Al Chami investigates the world of coffee […]

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Many people believe that smoking marijuana is healthier for you than smoking tobacco or cigarettes. This just isn’t true. Research from the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals a worrying myth is taking hold that Cannabis smoke is safer than tobacco smoke.

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Rumor: Drinking alkaline water can have beneficial anti-aging properties  Truth: This requires more research but appears to be true. As humans age, our telomeres get shorter every time a new cell is made. A telomere is a region of repetitive DNA that protects the end of a chromosome and eventually, the telomere gets so short […]

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Rumor: Teens are riding the e-cigarettes nicotine addiction pipeline Truth: This is true. An e-cigarette is an electronic cigarette that simulates the feeling of tobacco smoking. The original intention of e-cigarettes was to encourage cigarette smokers to use a less harmful alternative or even to stop smoking cigarettes completely. However, e-cigarettes have become a popular […]

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