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The idea that "eating chocolate when you cough" is widespread. It originated from a British media report around 2016, in which a leading cough researcher stated in an interview that...

Bananas are probably the fruit most often "assigned tasks": green ones are said to help with weight loss, yellow ones are said to help with constipation, and ripe ones with black spots are said to have anti-cancer properties. This set of claims circulates online...

Kiwifruit is indeed small in size but high in nutrient density: per unit weight, it contains more vitamin C than oranges, has more dietary fiber, and a low glycemic index.

"Stewed green bananas with chicken feet" is a folk remedy for joint problems that has been passed down for many years. The version commonly found online also includes a testimonial: "I used to need crutches, but after drinking this for a while, I didn't need them anymore."

Many people weigh themselves every day when trying to lose weight, and feel discouraged when the number goes up. But weight is actually a very rough indicator—it adds up all weight and doesn't distinguish between fat and muscle.

Whenever I catch a cold, besides seeing a doctor and taking medicine, there are always a bunch of dietary "avoidances" circulating. The two most widespread are: "Don't drink milk when you have a cold, it will produce phlegm and make your nasal congestion worse" and "..."

If you wake up in the morning with a puffy face, or feel that your shoes are too tight or your socks leave marks when you leave work, this type of swelling is mostly temporary and is related to eating too much salt the night before or sitting for too long.

Craving ice cream in hot weather isn't inherently a problem. Dr. Wang Jiahan, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner at Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, offers practical advice: choose the right time, choose the right type, and eat slowly—those with a cold constitution should eat it during the hottest part of the day.

As the weather turns cold, a family gathering around a steaming pot of braised chicken in rice wine, ginger duck, or sesame oil chicken is a warming ritual for many during winter. But if you're taking medication during this time—especially...