You may have oral allergy syndrome (also called pollen-food allergy syndrome). Some people also react to nuts or spices. “Certain proteins in plant foods have similar structures to proteins in…
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Your fitness tracker, treadmill, or stationary bike can estimate the calories you burn. Just don’t put too much stock in those numbers. “Trying to determine how many calories somebody is…
Its muscle-relaxing effects may soothe a sensitive gut. “Peppermint oil reduces abdominal pain by targeting specific pain receptors,” says Adrian Masclee, a professor of gastroenterology and hepatology at the Maastricht…
Peanut allergy kills more people in the United States than allergies to any other food. And doctors didn’t know how to prevent peanut allergies…until the landmark LEAP study came out…
Celebrities endorse a slew of diets, supplements, exercise routines, and other health fads. Here’s how to dodge their influence. Timothy Caulfield is the research director of the Health Law Institute…
“Following the workout, as your body recovers, your metabolism stays elevated so you’re continuing to burn more calories and more fat hours after the workout is over,” says the video…
Researchers have zeroed in on one potential trigger for IBS symptoms: FODMAPs. The small carbohydrates are poorly absorbed in the gut. People with irritable bowel syndrome have hypersensitive guts that…
Exercise can seem overwhelming. But research shows that all amounts and types of exercise keep your brain and body in shape. Read on for more inspiration. Why bother? “Even after…
“You are when you eat,” declared NBCNews.com in 2018. “A growing number of researchers say limiting the hours during the day when you eat, focusing more on the timing of…
Sunscreen helps prevent skin cancer (and wrinkles), so use it! But what else do you need to know when shopping for sunscreen? Click here for a printer friendly version of…