Mention Bleeding Gums at Your Dental Visit

NIH on what causes gum disease, how a dentist checks for it, and the risk factors worth knowing.

Prewashed Salad Does Not Need Another Rinse

FDA tips on when to skip the rinse, how to avoid cross contamination, and how to buy and store bagged produce.

Tell Your Doctor if Ear Noise Matches Your Heartbeat

Are canned sardines a healthy choice?

Harvard Health and Tufts on how much seafood to eat, why those soft bones matter, and what canning does to nutrients.

Raw Dough Is Not Just an Egg Problem

Why the FDA calls flour a raw food, and its dos and don'ts for keeping dough, batter and baking mixes safe.

Unused Medicine? Ask About Take-Back

Where to drop off or mail old medicines, and how the FDA says to handle them at home when no take-back option is near.

Skip the Raw-Chicken Rinse

Do You Need to Avoid Nuts and Popcorn With Diverticulosis?

The NIDDK's general fiber target and more fiber-rich foods from its list, for anyone who wants to build on the advice.

Bathroom Moisture Can Damage Medicines

MedlinePlus explains where to store medicines at home and which storage details to ask a pharmacist about.

Canned Beans: What About Rinsing?

OTC Hearing Aids Have Limits

Who OTC hearing aids are for, why their limits matter and what to check before buying.

Can You Eat Fruit If You Have Diabetes?

The ADA’s carbohydrate examples show how portions differ among berries, melons and fruit juice.