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Dr. Tina M. St. John
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Dr. St. John is a medical writer and editor with more than 15 years experience in the field. She is a former medical officer for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Nutrition
By Tina M. St. John
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Palmitic Acid in Coconut Oil Is More Important Than You Think
Nutrition
By Tina M. St. John
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Does Your Body Digest Peanuts?
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By Tina M. St. John
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Weight Management
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Why Does the Human Body Not Digest Corn?
Nutrition
By Tina M. St. John
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Can You Eat Prunes If You Have Acid Reflux?
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By Tina M. St. John
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Can People With Diabetes Eat Onions?
Nutrition
By Tina M. St. John
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Nutrition
By Tina M. St. John
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Why You Should Avoid Taking Pueraria Mirifica — Despite Its Natural Health Claims
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By Tina M. St. John
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Why Do You Need to Drink Plenty of Water When Sick?
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By Tina M. St. John
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All the Amazing Health Benefits of Yellow Squash
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By Tina M. St. John
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3 Types of Foods to Eat to Increase Red Blood Cells
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Side Effects of N-Acetylglucosamine
Nutrition
By Tina M. St. John
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What Are the Health Benefits of Magnesium Malate?
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By Tina M. St. John
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Tingling and Burning in My Mouth After Eating
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By Tina M. St. John
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Causes of Burning Pain in the Back of the Thigh
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By Tina St. John and Marygrace Taylor and Bronte Yang
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The 7 Most Likely Causes of the Pain Under Your Right Rib Cage
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By Tina M. St. John
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Reasons for Low Protein Level in Blood
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Causes of Abdominal Pain and Fatigue
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By Tina M. St. John
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Causes of Stomach Pain, Nausea and Dizziness
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