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  Republished from Medical News Today Over the centuries, this crystalline sweetener has invaded everyone’s snacks, drinks, guts, and minds. It has caused its fair share of controversy, too.  Although everyone is familiar with sugar as a concept, we’ll start with a brief explanation. What is sugar? Sugar is a soluble carbohydrate — a biological molecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Other carbohydrates include starch and cellulose, which is a structural component of plant cell walls. Simple sugars, or monosaccharides,

  Republished from WebMD Could having a healthy blood level of vitamin D help you avoid the intensive care unit and death if you become infected with COVID-19?  More research suggests that the “sunshine vitamin” may play a role in how severe your case may be. While the studies don’t prove cause and effect, “these studies support the notion that vitamin D might be protective against COVID complications,” says Vadim Backman, PhD, a professor of biomedical engineering and medicine at Northwestern

  Republished from Medical News Today Drooling is a normal part of life for infants and sometimes a problem for adults. A person may drool for a variety of reasons. For example, allergies and certain neurological conditions can cause this symptom.  Some people may find excessive drooling embarrassing. However, it should not be a cause of embarrassment. In some cases, excess saliva production can cause swallowing issues and other problems. Doctors may refer to excess drooling as sialorrhea or ptyalism. This article