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Supportive and non-judgmental advice from SBCHC's health experts.

Artificial Sweeteners: Simply Sweet or Surely Unsafe?

As a dietitian I am frequently asked, “are artificial sweeteners safe to use?”. It feels like nutrition research is constantly changing, so I understand the confusion. People choose to use artificial sweeteners for various reasons including diabetes or weight […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer, HPV, pap smear – chances are you’ve heard these words and not known exactly what they mean. Until several years ago, cervical cancer was one of the leading causes of death for women. While progress has been […]

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Starting Solids Primer: Part 2

This is part two of our Starting Solids Primer. In part one we discussed when to start solids. Click here to start there. So you’ve determined your baby and you are both ready for them to start solids, and now you […]

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