How To Know If You Have A Food Allergy Or An Intolerance
Food allergies and intolerances can be hard to distinguish. In this interview, biochemist Dr. Hart explains how to tell them apart.
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What's People's Go-To Electrolyte Drink Brand?- Health Digest Survey
To find out which electrolyte drink brand people prefer most, we asked Health Digest readers to vote for their go-to beverage out of five answer options.
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Can A Common Food Dye Found In Popular American Snacks Lead To Digestive Problems?
A new study suggests a link between the consumption of a popular red food colorant, known as Allura Red AC -- or Red 40 -- and increased risk of gut disorders.
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Why Limiting Your Coffee Intake Can Be Beneficial If You Have Severe Hypertension
If you have severe hypertension, you'll want to pay attention to what you eat and drink. Here's what a new study says about coffee and your blood pressure.
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Health Digest Survey: What's People's Favorite Way To Exercise Outdoors?
Running, walking, swimming, biking, or hiking? In an exclusive survey, Health Digest readers shared their favorite way to exercise in the great outdoors.
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Why The CDC Just Updated Its BMI Chart For Kids And Teens
On Dec. 15, the CDC announced that they extended BMI growth charts for children and teens ages 2 through 19 to include higher BMI percentiles. Learn more here.
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Health Experts Offer Advice On What To Do If You Can't Find Children's Cold Medications This Winter
Children's cold medicines are flying off the shelves. If you're unable to find brand-name medications at your local drug store, here's what you can use instead.
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Health Expert Shares How Much You Should Work Out Each Week For Longevity
Longevity is a key aspect of health on many people's minds these days. But what kinds of exercises actually lead to thriving into our later years?
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Marvel's Sebastian Stan Got Candid About Body Image
It has taken Stan years to get comfortable in his body and, in his words, feel up to posting about his fitness progress. The star shares his struggles candidly.
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Health Digest Survey: When Is Most People's Favorite Time Of Day To Work Out?
In a Health Digest survey, we wanted to know what time of day most people were getting their sweat on. Here's when the majority of people are working out.
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Dr. Meegan Gruber Of TLC's Awake Surgery Explains Some Of The Risks Of General Anesthesia - Exclusive
With any surgery there are risks, and as Dr. Meegan Gruber of TLC's "Awake Surgery" explains, even general anesthesia comes with its own dangers.
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Why The CDC Is Concerned About A Surge In Strep A Infections Among Kids
While experts have warned of the flu, COVID-19, and RSV, until now, there's been little talk of A Strep in kids. Here's what you need to know.
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Why CVS And Walgreens Are Limiting Sales Of Kids' OTC Medications
Many parents are trying to care for their kids during the peak of cold and flu season but are struggling to find medications. Here's what experts recommend.
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Health Digest Survey: What's People's Go-To Natural Remedy To Get Rid Of A Cough?
There are ways to treat a cough naturally if you prefer not to take medication. Here's what the most popular remedies are according to a recent survey.
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3 Sources Of Vegan Protein To Include In Your Diet Today, According To A Lifestyle Medicine Physician
It may seem difficult to get enough protein through vegan food. But according to a leading lifestyle medicine doctor, it's easier than you might think.
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Neosporin Or Mederma: Which OTC Scar Remedy Do People Prefer?
Life can be full of instances where we wind up with scars. Fortunately, there are OTC medications that can help them heal. But which is the most popular?
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Why Some Health Experts Feel The World Cup Could Usher In A MERS Resurgence
With the pandemic and the Olympics in mind, some experts have been wondering if the Qatar World Cup poses any risk of spreading another illness known MERS.
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Why Infectious Disease Medicine May Soon See A Shortage Of Specialists In The US
With 80% of U.S. counties currently reporting a lack of infectious disease doctors, experts anticipate a substantial shortage to endure over the next 10 years.
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Study Finds Connection Between Screen Time And OCD In Early Adolescents
While the of phones and other screens is common among kids, a new study has found a link between screen time and obsessive-compulsive disorder in pre-teens.
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3 Heart-Healthy Foods You Can Find On Almost Any Holiday Table, According To A Cardiologist
Heart health is important even during the holidays. Here are three foods to load up on for a happy heart this time of year.
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5 Products That Can Help Ease Pain From Bunions
Bunions are the protruding bony bumps at the base of your toe. In addition to surgery, there are several products that you can try out to relieve bunion pain.
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Health Digest Survey: What Time Do People Typically Wake Up Every Day?
To get a better idea of what time most people get up in the morning, we surveyed participants to share their typical wake-up time out of five answer choices.
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Why Counting Carbs Trumps Counting Calories When Controlling Type 2 Diabetes
People trying to manage type 2 diabetes take note: Calorie counting is out and carbohydrate counting is in, according to a recently published study.
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Why Extreme Weather Days May Increase Heart Health Risk
A newly published study points to extreme temperatures as another possible factor that may influence one's risk for death due to heart disease.
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How Much Screen Time Do People Typically Get Every Day? - Health Digest Survey
To find out how much screen time people indulge in daily, we asked Health Digest readers to report how many hours per day they spend looking at screens.
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American Diabetes Association Releases Stricter Guidelines To Help Improve Disease
The American Diabetes Association's updated standards of care for healthcare practitioners this year are focused on access, prevention, and other concerns.
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Which TikTok Fitness Trend Are People Most Likely To Try? - Health Digest Survey
TikTok is inspiring millions of users to get up and get moving. But which fitness trends are catching on the most? Here's what our survey has to say.
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