Month: December 2015
What Your Doctor is Saying: Inflammatory Words
Are All Steroids Bad?
Do nightshade vegetables worsen rheumatoid arthritis?
Claims that nightshade vegetables worsen rheumatoid arthritis are widespread. See what research says and which eating patterns show more promise.
Imaging tests: Using them wisely
How much protein does an athlete need?
Protein supplements promise muscle gains. But your kidneys must handle what your body can't use. Learn how to estimate daily needs and weigh supplement choices.
Which foods can raise your LDL cholesterol?
Curious which foods can drive up LDL, or bad, cholesterol? Explore the role of saturated fat and how Mediterranean-style eating may protect your heart.
What is stomach flu and how does it spread?
Gastroenteritis isn’t true flu. But it is very contagious and can spread through germs on hands, food, and water.
Teens with upbeat friends may have better emotional health
The changing landscape of heart disease and diabetes care
About two-thirds of people with type 2 diabetes die from heart disease. But updated screening and prevention guidelines, along with a novel diabetes drug with proven heart benefits, may improve that statistic.