If you’re gluten-sensitive, watch out: One-third of the “gluten-free” foods sold in U.S. restaurants actually contain trace levels of the substance, new research suggests. The finding will b... Read more
Downing the wrong type of drink when you exercise could put you at risk of kidney disease, a new study warns. Specifically, the threat is from having sugary, caffeinated soft drinks during e... Read more
It seems as though every day brings a new study on the merits – or the risks – of coffee. So, what’s the real scoop? If you like drinking coffee simply for the pleasure of it, Harvard Univer... Read more
They’re sold everywhere, but can probiotics – the good bacteria found in some foods like yogurt and in supplements – really help restore digestive health? Maybe, but only for some people, ne... Read more
Instead of popping a painkiller, a little mindful yoga might go a long way toward easing longstanding pain, a new study suggests. The review of 21 clinical trials involving nearly 2,000 peop... Read more
The kind of teenager least interested in smoking appears to be the type most likely to try a cigarette after they experiment with vaping, a new study indicates. Overall, teens are four times... Read more
Flexibility is a component of all types of movement – from everyday activities to the most rigorous exercises. Being flexible helps you stay mobile and avoid injury. Yet flexibility training... Read more
The advice to “let go” of negative feelings is repeated in yoga classes and self-help books. Now, a new study suggests it really brings a lasting health benefit. The study, of more than 1,10... Read more
What’s the difference between herbs and supplements and the drugs that you buy over the counter? Shopping for dietary supplements can be like stepping into a wild frontier with few rules and... Read more
Many people rely on chicken noodle soup to soothe a cold, but few know exactly why the warm broth brings relief. But one dietitian can explain its magic. “Studies have shown that a hearty bo... Read more
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