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There are thousands of food additives available and many, but not all, have been approved for use in food preparation and preservation. While offering a variety of benefits, what are the health costs associated with some food additives?

Coconut products have become popular “health” foods in recent years. Claims have been made about coconut and heart health benefits, but are coconut products healthier than traditional food products they often replace?

You observe your muscles working for you in all your physical actions, but what occurs in your body to achieve muscle action? How do the nutrients you consume contribute to your daily physical activities?

Despite consistent recommendations for healthy eating, debates comparing benefits of low carb versus low fat diets continue to wage: now disguised as debates between the healthiness of fat and sugar. What does it mean for your health?

Many people experience occasional heartburn, but recurring heartburn more than twice a week may indicate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). What can you do to reduce the severity and occurrence of these painful episodes?