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Studies suggest hot chicken soup can briefly ease a stuffy nose and may have a mild anti-inflammatory effect. It won't cure a cold, but it can help you feel better.
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Homemade pumpkin pie is an egg-rich custard. The USDA says it must be refrigerated after cooling, and it shouldn't sit out for more than two hours.
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A two-year study found frozen fruit and vegetables usually match fresh for key vitamins, and often beat produce left in the fridge for five days.
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