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Berberine vs. Semaglutide: What the Studies Actually Show

Berberine vs. Semaglutide: What the Studies Actually Show

Social media gave berberine a famous nickname. We read the human trials: modest blood sugar and weight effects, what semaglutide did by comparison, and how to choose a berberine worth taking.

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Your Child Is in the 30th Percentile. Should You Worry?

Your Child Is in the 30th Percentile. Should You Worry?

A height percentile is a place in a line of 100 children, not a grade. Here is how to read a CDC growth chart, the parents' height comparison pediatricians use, and when it is worth asking.

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NMN and NAD+: What 3 Human Trials Actually Found (and What They Didn't)

NMN and NAD+: What 3 Human Trials Actually Found (and What They Didn't)

Three randomized trials asked whether taking NMN raises NAD+ in people. Here is what they found, what they did not, and three things to check before you buy an NMN.

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The Bone Bank Is 90% Full by 17: What Every Parent Should Know About Teen Calcium

The Bone Bank Is 90% Full by 17: What Every Parent Should Know About Teen Calcium

Teens need more calcium than any other age group, and most of the bone they will ever have is built by around 17. Here is what 1,300 mg looks like, and why calcium and iron should not be taken together.

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