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Note to Top Chefs: Gail doesn’t like her chicken raw.

Is Carbonated Water Bad for You?

It depends on the water in question. (By Jason Horn)

Will It Save My Life?

CHOW reveals just how good for you superfoods really are. (By Nicole Davis)

Why Do You Get a Headache When You Eat Ice Cream?

Pleasure and pain. (By Michele Foley)

Is Soy Lecithin Bad for You?

And what is it, anyway? (By Kara Zuaro)

Bring On the Bubbles

A primer on champagne. (By Anthony Giglio)

What Else Besides Corn Pops, and How?

Steam is powerful stuff. (By Jason Horn)

Should You Really Be Eating That?

Influencing an overweight friend’s eating habits. (By Helena Echlin)

How Do They Remove the Caffeine from Coffee?

There are more ways than one. (By Roxanne Webber)

Hangover Helpers

You can fix the headache and wooziness, but you can’t take back what you said to your Aunt Mavis. (By Traci Vogel)

Sure Shot

A shot of cask-strength whiskey warms you up in cold weather. (By Jordan Mackay)

How Are No-Boil Lasagna Noodles Made?

Pasta you don’t have to boil is counterintuitive, but it works. (By Roxanne Webber)

The Chocolate Factory

Ten chocolate-packed desserts in honor of the holidays. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

How Are Nonalcoholic Beer and Wine Made?

Secrets of fake booze revealed. (By Jason Horn)

Chocolate Croissants and Peppermint Mocha Frap

This week’s mission: frozen pastry with magic rising power, and seasonal Frappuccino in a bottle. (By James Norton)