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How many calories are in a boil?

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It’s a common misconception, but a skin boil has absolutely zero nutritional value and therefore contains no calories. The idea that a medical boil, or abscess, holds any caloric energy is a misunderstanding of both nutritional science and basic biology, as it is a localized bacterial infection, not a food source.

Can a Brain Tumor Be Cured by Food?

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While there is no evidence that a single food or diet can cure a brain tumor, what a patient eats plays a vital role in supporting the body through treatment and recovery. Dietary choices can help maintain strength, boost energy, and manage treatment side effects, but should never replace standard medical therapies.