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I’m Eating Healthily, But Not Losing Weight

If you gave up burgers and fries and are now eating healthier fare instead, you would think that you should start seeing some extra pounds melt away. If that isn’t happening, you could be making some common dieting mistakes, says Kathleen Zelman, nutrition director for WebMD. Keep in mind that the only way to lose weight is to reduce your caloric intake. If you want to lose 1 to 2 lbs. a week, you need to reduce your calories by 500 to 1,000 calories per day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Does Pregnancy Cause Flu-Like Symptoms?

Several pregnancy symptoms do indeed mimic flu symptoms, especially early in the first trimester. In fact, your first signs of pregnancy may be feelings of the never-ending flu. Flu symptoms should not last more than a couple of weeks. If you have these symptoms and there is a chance you could be pregnant, consider taking a pregnancy test to be sure.