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Column Tamar Haspel

Why we should stop eating lettuce, cyclospora or not

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Lettuce makes us sick, wastes resources and has minimal nutritional value. Why are we still consuming it?

The secret to an orderly home? ‘Dirty zones.’

Column Richard Sima

7 science-backed things to do on your phone that are better than just scrolling

Cottage cheese vs. Greek yogurt: Which is healthier?

Column Anahad O’Connor

5 health benefits of tea, from longevity to brain health

This 3-move ‘Tom Holland workout’ can help you get stronger in 20 minutes

Why a professor of virology never walks barefoot in hotel rooms or hallways

Here are the menopause symptoms doctors often don’t talk about

9 weeknight dinners ready in 30 minutes or less

Column Shane O’Neill

Say More: I just realized I’m gay at 29. Will I ever have sex?

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