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You’ve been yearning for a bowl of mixed fruit for the past week or so. The moment the sweet nectar touches your taste buds, it’s hard not to sigh with delight. Your newfound craving for blueberries and cotton candy grapes…
After dinner, you might find yourself with an uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest. Initially, you might think it’s just indigestion, but if it persists, you may be experiencing acid reflux (via American Academy of Family Physicians). If this happens…
If you’ve ever been impatient while waiting for a banana to ripen and tried it while it was still green, you probably noticed they taste quite different from the yellow ones—and not in a pleasant way. Instead of a soft,…
Orange juice is a common part of breakfast in many homes, and understandably so. As noted by Healthline, an 8-ounce glass of orange juice is loaded with various vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C (which aids in boosting…
Ask a group of people if they’ve heard of granola, and most will likely say yes. However, if you inquire about its ingredients, you’ll probably receive multiple answers. As registered dietitian Cynthia Sass shared with Time, “There is no one…
Eggplants, also referred to as aubergines, are famous for their deep glossy purple hue and distinctive oblong shape. This vegetable is a culinary staple in various cuisines for a good reason – it’s delicious (via Medical News Today). Whether enjoying…
When a headache or body ache arises, many people commonly turn to ibuprofen, an effective remedy for inflammation and pain. While ibuprofen is a widely available over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever, it can cause certain side effects, such as drowsiness. Thus,…
As the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s health-related opinions and behaviors are often under public scrutiny. (He isn’t alone, as there are many examples of politicians with questionable personal hygiene habits.) He has faced…
Ed Asner, best known for his portrayal of Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 (via The Hollywood Reporter). According to his publicist, Asner died of natural causes, surrounded by family members.…
What happens when a virus invades our body? According to research published in “What You Need to Know About Infectious Disease” by the National Academies Press, we fall ill when a virus either damages or disrupts the normal functioning of…