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The NTSB says a natural gas alarm belongs in your home

Why the rotten-egg smell can fail, what the NTSB found in its investigations and how to pick and use a natural gas alarm.

Nov 13, 2026

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A positive home stool test is a next step, not a diagnosis

What a FIT checks for, how the home kit works, what a positive or normal result means and who MedlinePlus says should be screened.

Nov 13, 2026

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1 min read

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Taking biotin? Tell the lab before a blood test

How a common hair and nail vitamin can skew troponin and thyroid results, and what MSK says to tell your care team first.

Nov 13, 2026

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1 min read

Is natural peanut butter healthier than regular peanut butter?

The trade-offs of natural peanut butter, why other spreads are no shortcut, and how your weight goals fit in.

Nov 13, 2026

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2 min read

Can you eat kiwi skin?

What you gain from the peel, who should skip it, and three ways Cleveland Clinic suggests making the fuzz easier to eat.

Nov 11, 2026

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1 min read

Why corn kernels show up looking whole after a meal

Cleveland Clinic explains the tough shell your body skips, and what the rest of the kernel does for your gut.

Nov 11, 2026

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1 min read

QUICK READS

HEALTH

Cranberry juice does not treat an existing bladder infection

The NIH kidney institute says what cranberry can and cannot do for a bladder infection, and what helps more.

NUTRITION

Is plain oatmeal healthier than flavored instant oatmeal?

What oats' fiber may do for your heart, your appetite and your blood sugar, and how to fit slow-cooking oats into a busy morning.

NUTRITION

Does Decaf Coffee Still Contain Caffeine?

The FDA on what decaf really means, how caffeine shows up on labels, and how to cut back without feeling miserable.

HEALTH

Should You Eat a Potato That Has Turned Green?

MedlinePlus explains why green potatoes and sprouts are off limits, and who to call if someone eats one.

HEALTH

Should You Wash Salad Labeled Ready-to-Eat?

The FDA's guidance on bagged greens, plus how to buy, store and handle fresh produce so it stays safe to eat.

NUTRITION

Is brown rice always healthier than white rice?

What rice does around the world, where arsenic fits in, and a simple trick that may soften white rice's effect on blood sugar.

HEALTH

Mention gums that bleed easily to your dentist.

NIDCR explains how plaque turns into tartar, who is most at risk, and what a dentist checks for gum disease.

HEALTH

New floaters that appear suddenly and stay need a prompt call.

The National Eye Institute explains what causes floaters, who gets them, and which symptoms mean go right away.

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Nov 9, 2026

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1 min read

Does Decaf Coffee Still Contain Caffeine?

The FDA on what decaf really means, how caffeine shows up on labels, and how to cut back without feeling miserable.

Nov 9, 2026

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2 min read

Is brown rice always healthier than white rice?

What rice does around the world, where arsenic fits in, and a simple trick that may soften white rice's effect on blood sugar.

Is dried fruit a healthy snack or just concentrated sugar?

Nov 6, 2026

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2 min read

Is dried fruit a healthy snack or just concentrated sugar?

What Harvard says about freeze-dried fruit, when fresh wins, and how a UMass study scored nine kinds of fruit snacks.

HEALTH

Nov 9, 2026

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1 min read

Should You Eat a Potato That Has Turned Green?

MedlinePlus explains why green potatoes and sprouts are off limits, and who to call if someone eats one.

Nov 9, 2026

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1 min read

Should You Wash Salad Labeled Ready-to-Eat?

The FDA's guidance on bagged greens, plus how to buy, store and handle fresh produce so it stays safe to eat.

Nov 6, 2026

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1 min read

Mention gums that bleed easily to your dentist.

NIDCR explains how plaque turns into tartar, who is most at risk, and what a dentist checks for gum disease.

With diabetes, check your feet even when they do not hurt.

NIDDK explains why nerve damage can hide foot injuries and how a daily check helps you catch problems early.

Nov 6, 2026

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2 min read

Is dried fruit a healthy snack or just concentrated sugar?

What Harvard says about freeze-dried fruit, when fresh wins, and how a UMass study scored nine kinds of fruit snacks.

Check where your carbon monoxide alarms are installed

Nov 4, 2026

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1 min read

Check where your carbon monoxide alarms are installed

NIST explains where alarms belong, what sets them off, the generator rule to follow and when a detector needs replacing.

Ask about alcohol when reviewing your medicines

Nov 4, 2026

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1 min read

Ask about alcohol when reviewing your medicines

The National Institute on Aging explains which common medicines mix badly with alcohol and why the risk grows as we get older.

Nov 4, 2026

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1 min read

Sudden hearing loss should not wait

NIH explains why a fast change in hearing needs a same-day call, who it tends to affect and what a doctor will check.

Nov 4, 2026

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2 min read

Should you rinse canned black beans?

How cooking method affects dried beans, why rinsed beans still taste fine in recipes, and how few beans Americans actually eat.

The Bathroom Cabinet Is a Poor Place for Medicine

Oct 30, 2026

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1 min read

The Bathroom Cabinet Is a Poor Place for Medicine

UCLA Health explains why moisture, heat and light weaken medicine, where to store it instead and how to tell when it has gone bad.

Allergy Medicine Can Affect Driving Even if You Feel Awake

Oct 30, 2026

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1 min read

Allergy Medicine Can Affect Driving Even if You Feel Awake

The FDA explains which allergy and cold medicines can affect driving, how long the effects can last and how to stay safe on the road.

Glaucoma Can Start Without Any Warning Signs

Oct 30, 2026

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1 min read

Glaucoma Can Start Without Any Warning Signs

Half of people with glaucoma do not know they have it, which is why the National Eye Institute urges regular dilated eye exams.

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The NTSB says a natural gas alarm belongs in your home

A positive home stool test is a next step, not a diagnosis

Taking biotin? Tell the lab before a blood test

Is natural peanut butter healthier than regular peanut butter?

Can you eat kiwi skin?

Why corn kernels show up looking whole after a meal

QUICK READS

Cranberry juice does not treat an existing bladder infection

Is plain oatmeal healthier than flavored instant oatmeal?

Does Decaf Coffee Still Contain Caffeine?

Should You Eat a Potato That Has Turned Green?

Should You Wash Salad Labeled Ready-to-Eat?

Is brown rice always healthier than white rice?

Mention gums that bleed easily to your dentist.

New floaters that appear suddenly and stay need a prompt call.

One clear health answer, three mornings a week.

NUTRITION

Does Decaf Coffee Still Contain Caffeine?

Is brown rice always healthier than white rice?

Is dried fruit a healthy snack or just concentrated sugar?

HEALTH

Should You Eat a Potato That Has Turned Green?

Should You Wash Salad Labeled Ready-to-Eat?

Mention gums that bleed easily to your dentist.

MORE ANSWERS

With diabetes, check your feet even when they do not hurt.

Is dried fruit a healthy snack or just concentrated sugar?

Check where your carbon monoxide alarms are installed

Ask about alcohol when reviewing your medicines

Sudden hearing loss should not wait

Should you rinse canned black beans?

The Bathroom Cabinet Is a Poor Place for Medicine

Allergy Medicine Can Affect Driving Even if You Feel Awake

Glaucoma Can Start Without Any Warning Signs

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