Center for Young Women's Health

Cooking Terms and Definitions

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Cooking at home is often healthier and less expensive than eating out. However, sometimes recipes contain terms that can be confusing. This guide lists the most common cooking terms along […]

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How to Wash Your Hands and Prevent Illness

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Washing your hands is the BEST way to lessen your chance of becoming ill and to lower the risk of spreading germs when you’re sick. Is there a right way […]

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Dehydration

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Did you know that about two-thirds of your body is made up of water? That’s a lot! Even though it’s normal to lose some water every day, there may be […]

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Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis

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Having a food allergy means that your body is very sensitive to one or more of the proteins found in certain kinds of food. This is different than having an […]

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Egg Allergy

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Egg allergies are one of the most common food allergies in children. An allergy to eggs may develop as young as infancy.  Research studies have found that about 70% of […]

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