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Myth: You need to eat animal protein to meet your protein needs.
Science supports the use of a whole food, predominantly plant-based dietary pattern for optimal health, including reduced risk for chronic disease,...
Is it safe to use artificial sweeteners daily?
New developments in the so-called sugar-free paradox have further called into question whether artificial sweeteners represent a healthy...
New COVID Variant on WHO’s Radar Causing Itchy Eyes in Kids
A new COVID-19 variant that recently landed on the World Health Organization's radar may cause previously unseen symptoms in children, according to...
Can a Common Artificial Sweetener Fuel Anxiety?
Aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly found in diet drinks and food, may raise the risk for anxiety, early research suggests. In a new...
Frequently asked questions on HPV (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine)
Role of HPV? HPV help prevent cervical cancer. How common is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). There...
Does the Mediterranean Diet Prevent Obesity?
An introduction in a recently published review by Muscogiuri and co-authors states unequivocally that "it [obesity] is a chronic disease."...
Importance of MMR Vaccination in Women specially before Pregnancy
1. What is MMR vaccine? . The MMR Vaccine is a combination vaccine which protects against Measles and Mumps in addition to Rubella. 2. What is CRS?...
Tdap Vaccine in Pregnancy
Vaccine won't give you disease that is designed to prevent. 1.What is Tdap Vaccine? .The Tdap vaccine is a combination vaccine, That offers triple...
Vitamin D Deficiency Signs
Walking 10,000 Steps a Day: Desirable Goal or Urban Myth?
Some myths never die. The idea of taking 10,000 steps a day is one of them. What started as a catchy marketing slogan has become a mantra for anyone...