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Deborah Kotz

Kotz writes the Daily Dose blog for Boston.com and is a health reporter for the Globe. She’s been covering the health beat for two decades and previously worked as a senior writer at US News and World Report.

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Daily Dose

Prevent kidney stones: drink coffee but not cola?

By Deborah Kotz , Globe Staff

Researchers have found that people who consume certain drinks have an increased risk of developing kidney stones.

Daily Dose

Dangers of sexual enhancement supplements

By Deborah Kotz , Globe Staff

Product labels often don’t reflect the true ingredients, according to a commentary published last week.

Daily Dose

Small eateries better than fast food? Think again.

By Deborah Kotz , Globe Staff

Bostonians may be getting twice as many calories at local American and popular ethnic restaurants.

Prevent kidney stones: drink coffee but not cola?

By Deborah Kotz , Globe Staff

Drinking coffee and tea instead of sugary sodas will reduce your risk of getting kidney stones, according to a Brigham and Women’s Hospital study.