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Lifestyle

Are Sugar-Free Sweeteners Really Safe for Diabetics?

Sugar-free doesn’t always mean risk-free — here’s what you should know about artificial sweeteners and blood-sugar control.

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Illustration of a young women deciding on birth control options, such as IUDs.
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Person holding their sore wrist from carpal tunnel syndrome after long hours of computer work at a desk.
Knowledge
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February 20, 2023
Wrist Pain and Numbness? It Could Be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tingling in your fingers. A wrist that aches after typing. A grip that’s suddenly weaker than it used to be. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, they could be signs of carpal tunnel syndrome.