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William Payton
An experienced healthcare writer and editor, William Payton has written consumer-targeted information for numerous publications and companies for more than 20 years. Payton received a BA from the University of California, San Diego and an MA from the University of Toronto.
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By William Payton
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NSAIDs and High Blood Pressure: What You Should Know
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By William Payton
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Oatmeal: A Cancer Fighter?
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By William Payton
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Turn to Tea for Tummy Troubles: These Teas Help an Upset Stomach
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By William Payton
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What to Know About Ginger and Blood Pressure Medications
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By William Payton
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Meat and Your Blood Pressure: Certain Cuts Are Better Than Others
Nutrition
By William Payton
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Kombucha Benefits and Risks If You Have Diabetes
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By William Payton
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Everything You Need to Know About Eating Ice Cream if You Have High Blood Pressure
Nutrition
By William Payton
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Low-Carb and Low-Calorie Diets: What You Need to Know
Weight Management
By William Payton
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How Long Does It Take to Digest Gluten?
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By William Payton
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Can Probiotics Cause Stomach Pain?
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By William Payton
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Spicy Food and Hemorrhoid Pain May Be Linked
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By William Payton
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Can Too Much Garlic Upset Your Stomach?
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By William Payton
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How Long Does It Take for Your Brain to Register That Your Stomach Is Full?
Weight Management
By William Payton
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Why Did My Weight Go Down While My Body Fat Went Up?
Weight Management
By William Payton
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How Does Garlic Ginger Tea Affect Blood Pressure?
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By William Payton
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Diabetes: The Danger from High Serum Glucose
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By William Payton
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Eating New Foods Lately? Why Changing Your Diet Can Cause Gas and Diarrhea
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By William Payton
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High Cholesterol: Separating Myth and Fact
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By William Payton
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Bubbling Up Your IBS: How Carbonated Drinks Can Affect Your Symptoms
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By William Payton
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Why You Get Muscle Cramps or Body Aches While Fasting (and How to Cope)
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By William Payton
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What to Know About a Diet for Bowel Adhesions
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By William Payton
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Can I Take Whey Protein Powder If I Have IBS?
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By William Payton
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Can Eating Too Much Salt Cause My Feet to Swell?
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By William Payton
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Are There Foods That Thicken Stool?
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