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Hate cilantro? It could be in your genes
Food
If you hate cilantro, the answer could be in your genes
Genetic studies show that taste receptor variants can cause cilantro dislike, but there may be other factors too.
Food
No, the current government recommendation on alcohol consumption hasn't changed to two drinks a week
Concern over the 'Biden Beer Ban' stems from a government official's reference to Canada's guidance, which is one to two drinks per week.
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2 beers a week guidance not currently in effect
Concern over the 'Biden Beer Ban' stems from a government official's reference to Canada's guidance, which is one to two drinks per week.
Health
No, eating too many sweets won’t cause a ‘sugar high’
Research shows there’s no such thing as getting a “sugar high” from eating sweets, but other factors may contribute to a child’s hyperactivity.
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No, eating too many sweets won’t cause a ‘sugar high’
Kids don’t get hyper from a sugar rush after eating too much candy. Here’s what might actually cause the behavior.
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Yes, bananas are naturally radioactive but they’re not harmful to eat
Experts say that eating bananas does not pose a health risk even though they contain a small amount of radiation.
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No, properly stored bottled water does not expire
Unopened water can be stored in the pantry indefinitely, says foodsafety.gov, a partnership between the FDA, CDC and FSIS.
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No, unopened bottled water that’s been properly stored does not expire
Plastic water bottles can leach small amounts of the chemicals BPA and antimony into the water if left out in the heat for too long. Here’s what to know.
Health
Most ginger ales won’t help a stomachache because they don’t contain ginger
Ginger ale may be a household go-to for an upset stomach, but for some people, drinking the soda could actually make things worse.
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Yes, the WHO put aspartame in the same category as pickled vegetables for cancer-causing substances
The World Health Organization said the artificial sweetener is "possibly carcinogenic." Here’s what that actually means.
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WHO calls aspartame ‘possible carcinogenic’ but cancer risk low
The World Health Organization placed the sweetener used in Diet Coke in a category alongside pickled vegetables and aloe vera.
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