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Most of us love sweet foods and drinks. But after that short burst of sweetness, you may worry about how sweets affect your waistline and your overall health. Is sugar really bad for us? How about artificial or low-calorie sweeteners? What have scientists learned about the sweet things that most of us eat and drink every day?

You’re feeling pretty lousy. You’ve got sniffles, sneezing, and a sore throat. Is it a cold, flu, or allergies? It can be hard to tell them apart because they share so many symptoms. But understanding the differences will help you choose the best treatment.

Some people enjoy an occasional glass of wine with dinner. Others might grab a beer while watching a football game. Most people drink alcohol moderately, within their limits. Others overdo it occasionally. But some people find they can’t control their drinking. How do you know when drinking is becoming a problem? And what can you do if it is?

You’ve probably heard of such sports injuries as tennis elbow or jumper’s knee. These are just 2 examples of tendinitis, a painful condition caused by overusing and straining the joints in your body.

Ever wonder how optical illusions work? Are you curious about colorblindness? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Curiosity is a key ingredient to becoming a scientist.

NIH respects copyright and has put procedures in place that help it to avoid infringing the rights of third parties, and alerts members of the public who may wish to use the material of any limitations on such use. This is to ensure that the public can easily distinguish between materials that are free to use without limitation and those limited to a fair use, the agency has developed guidance for accomplishing both improving openness and ensuring protections.

Casi todos anhelamos la llegada del verano para hacer escapadas, salir y divertirnos. Así que, ¿qué podría ser más injusto que contraer un resfriado cuando hace calor? ¿Cómo pueden surgir los síntomas del resfrío cuando no hace frío y no es temporada de gripe? ¿Hay alguna manera de esquivar un resfrío en el verano?

Tenemos demasiadas exigencias en cuanto a nuestro tiempo (trabajo, familia, mandados), sin contar que queremos encontrar tiempo para relajarnos. Para que todo encaje, a veces sacrificamos el sueño. Sin embargo, el sueño afecta tanto la salud física como la mental. Es fundamental para nuestro bienestar.

Muchos piensan que la tos convulsa es una enfermedad de la niñez, pero puede atacar a personas de cualquier edad. La tos convulsa, también conocida como tos ferina, provoca una tos incontrolable que dificulta que uno recupere el aire. Esta enfermedad puede ser letal, en particular, para los recién nacidos.

Al tomar ese frasco de vitamina C o píldoras de aceite de pescado, usted se preguntará si darán resultado y si son seguros. Para empezar, lo primero que debe preguntarse es si los necesita.