
Food for Healthy Skin
We all want smooth, healthy skin. There is a huge market for skincare products, but…

We all want smooth, healthy skin. There is a huge market for skincare products, but…

It’s a safe bet that antacids have a permanent place in your medicine cabinet. That’s…

If you have high blood pressure (or would like to avoid it) you probably already…

Hot cereals are a healthy breakfast year-round, regardless of the temperature outside. “They are generally…

A prediabetes warning can be characterized by low blood sugar symptoms like fatigue, weakness, tiredness,…

Misconceptions about nutrition and health abound, especially when it comes to dieting and weight loss,…

I understand fiber can help keep me regular. Is oatmeal a good choice? Nicola McKeown,…

Evidence on the effectiveness of specific supplements for the treatment of depression is mixed, according…

Lower Alzheimer’s Risk May Be Possible with Healthy Lifestyle A study published in June in…

Replacing some (or all) animal protein with plant protein; eating more vegetables; and choosing naturally…

Bowel movements may not be a common topic of polite conversation, but most people suffer…

You probably know that calcium is important for growing and keeping your bones strong. Did…

A gout attack can cause sudden and very severe joint pain. It frequently starts in…

To understand diverticulitis, you need to understand diverticulosis, so let’s start there. Diverticulosis is a…

Does stress impact our food choices? Conversely, can dietary choices help us better manage stress?…

Here at Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter we strive to provide you with the latest,…

When it comes to plant-based milks, you’ve got a lot of choices, including soy, nut,…

I’m reading a lot of disturbing information about arsenic in U.S. rice. Is rice farmed…

• Midlife Weight Gain Harms Lungs. Putting on weight during middle age may lead to…

Worldwide, people are living longer. In 2000, one in ten people in the U.S. were…

Menopause is a noteworthy signal in a woman’s life, the end of the female reproductive…

Colon cleansing is in fashion—and it’s a big business. You’ve likely heard people talking about…

In your body, inflammation can cause redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss of function (i.e.,…

Every year, Google compiles the most frequently asked health questions put to its search engine….
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Just as eating the right foods is critical for managing your weight, blood glucose, blood…

Following the Mediterranean diet meal plan can protect your health in a vast number of…

Q: My doctor has recommended a procedure called ablation to remove a painful varicose vein…

High cholesterol is a key risk factor for heart disease. It creates fatty deposits in…

The latest available data show that, as of 2016, Americans had made some significant dietary…

Long before the development of prescription antidepressant medications such as Prozac, Zoloft, Tofranil, and Lexapro,…

Do you enjoy an occasional—or frequent—square or two of dark chocolate? If so, you are…

A whopping 50 million American adults suffer from chronic or severe pain. According to data…

Associations Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics eatright.org 800-877-1600 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190 Chicago, IL…

The defining characteristic of diabetes is an abnormally high level of sugar (glucose) in the…

Dietary guidelines are designed to suggest foods and food patterns that provide all the nutrients…

Based on the evidence collected from your medical history, physical exam, and diagnostic tests, your…