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Maya Dusenbery
Maya Dusenbery is a journalist, editor, and author of Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick.
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3 Foods That Can Turn Your Bowel Movements Dark
Health
By Maya Dusenbery
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6 Common Foods That May Cause Excessive Bowel Movements
Health
By Maya Dusenbery
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Why Do Some Spicy Foods Cause Diarrhea?
Health
By Maya Dusenbery
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Symptoms of Low Blood Sodium Levels (aka Hyponatremia) and When to Seek Treatment
Nutrition
By Maya Dusenbery
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What Are the Dangers of Low Sodium Levels?
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By Maya Dusenbery
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Can Eating Salty Foods Help Treat Low Blood Sodium Levels?
Nutrition
By Maya Dusenbery
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Foods to Avoid When You're Vomiting, Have Diarrhea or an Upset Stomach
Health
By Maya Dusenbery
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What Causes Low Sodium and Chloride Levels in the Blood?
Health
By Maya Dusenbery
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Why Some People Shouldn't Use a Salt Substitute With Potassium Chloride — and What to Try Instead
Nutrition
By Maya Dusenbery
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How Exercise Affects 2 Important 'Happy' Chemicals in Your Brain
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