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The Health Benefits of Oregano Oil

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Studies in human cells and in animals show that oils from the oregano plant have…

Research Roundup: January 2021

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Belly Fat Linked to Premature Death. Excess belly fat is associated with a higher risk…

Could You Be Deficient in Vitamin B12?

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Vitamin B12 is best known—and most promoted—as a cure for fatigue, but this vitamin is…

Make it Meatless!

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If you’re motivated to make a healthy change this year, consider including meatless meals. There’s…

Spotlight on Supplements: Elderberry

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Many people are seeking ways to support their immune systems and stay healthy. With cold…

Nutrition and the Flu; Increase Your Whole Grains

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Q Can nutrition help fight the flu? A If you find yourself dealing with the…

Ask Tufts Experts: Deuterium-depleted water; Is corn a starch or a veggie?

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Does the amount of deuterium in drinking water matter to one’s health? Judith C. Thalheimer,…

The Great Diet Debate

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While any plan that cuts calories will result in short-term weight loss, not all calorie-cutting…

Simple Ways to Step Up Physical Activity

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Just one in five women and one in four men in the U.S. meets the…

Newsbites: Chocolate and heart health; diet and dementia; vitamin K benefits; intermittent fasting

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More Science that Chocolate May Be Good for Your Heart A new systematic review and…

Easy Steps to a Healthy New Year

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This is the time of year we make big promises to ourselves: “I will lose…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Foods that trigger migraines; Athlete’s foot

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I’ve heard that certain foods and drinks can trigger migraines. If this is true, which…

Rising Hypertension Rates Prompt “Call to Action”

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Are you one of the more than 100 million American adults who have hypertension (HT)?…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Improve Your Coping Skills

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We all face challenging problems and situations at times in our lives, and many of…

Four Ways to Begin Your Day with a Healthy Breakfast

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Why is breakfast routinely touted as the most important meal of the day? It’s because…

Is Red Bull Bad for You? Why You Shouldn’t Drink Energy Drinks

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Energy drinks might be tempting when you’re tired but need to keep yourself alert. And…

Is Tupperware BPA-Free? What You Should Know About Plastics and Food Safety

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For all of us who have leftovers after any number of meals, this is a…

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms, from Fatigue to Mouth Sores

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Vitamin B12 deficiency is best known as a cause of fatigue, but this vitamin is…

Calcium-Rich Foods: Dairy and Non-Dairy Options, and How Much You Need Per Day

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In late 2016, Johns Hopkins Medicine released the results of a 10-year study that questioned…

Anti-Inflammatory Foods: What to Eat for Inflammation

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Inflammation is a hot topic these days. With so many people suffering from chronic diseases,…

“Mild” Heart Attack: Symptoms and What to Do When It Happens

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What is a “mild heart attack”? You may have heard the expression and wondered exactly…

What to Know About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Stages, Outlook and Treatment

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases, most commonly emphysema and chronic…

Normal or Not? What to Know About Swollen Feet

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Sometimes what to do about a swollen foot is an easy call. If you sprain…

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia Without Diabetes Could Be Reactive Hypoglycemia

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Hypoglycemia, which is low blood sugar, is usually a problem for people with diabetes. When…

Bone Density Test: What Your Osteoporosis T-Score Means for Your Bone Health

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A bone mineral density test is the best way to measure your bone health. It…

C Diff Diet: What to Eat When You Have Clostridium Difficile

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Clostridium difficile infection (C diff) is a bowel infection caused by toxin-producing bacteria. C diff…