Can collagen pills, gummies, drinks, and bars really reduce wrinkles and improve your appearance? Here’s the lowdown on their safety and effectiveness.
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Sellers of over-the-counter pills and potions for weight loss often use slick marketing to fool us. Here are seven common tricks to watch out for.
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Food marketers often slap claims on packages to make products seem healthier than they really are. How to avoid getting duped by seven misleading labels.
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Can eating multiple small meals throughout the day — a strategy known as grazing — help control weight, as some people claim? The truth about eating more often to weigh less.
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Ultra-processed foods are often singled out for causing weight gain and chronic illnesses. Are they really that bad for us? The Healthy Skeptic investigates.
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Handwashing is one of the most important things we can do to protect our health, but some of what we often hear about it is wrong. Here are five surprising myths and truths.
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Some weight-loss plans restrict fruit because of its relatively high sugar content. But is fruit really fattening? Here’s what the science shows.
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Don't let an online hoax spoil your dinner. Our Healthy Skeptic reveals the truth about microwaving food in plastic wraps and containers.
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Can exercising your brain really keep your mind sharp? Our Healthy Skeptic separates the truth from the rumors.
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Does eating at night lead to greater weight gain than eating earlier in the day? Our Healthy Skeptic weighs in.
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