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Is Ice Cream Bad for You?

Jul 14, 2020 · Shandley McMurray · Nutrition

It happened just like that. You sat on the couch, spoon in hand, to enjoy a few spoonfuls of your favorite ice cream. Suddenly, you were staring down the barrel of an empty carton, with remnants of Rocky Road splattered on your chin. “Not again,” you cried. As you pondered … Read More

Gout in Foot? Here’s How It Happens—and How to Treat It

Jul 14, 2020 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Nutrition

Gout in foot, instep, and ankle areas is common, affecting up to 8 million Americans today. The condition has been recorded throughout history, affecting many famous people—the most notorious of whom was Henry VIII, renowned for his lavish diet of rich food and copious amounts of alcohol. What is gout? … Read More

How to Recognize & Treat an Infected Wound

Jul 13, 2020 · Shandley McMurray · Nutrition

You scraped your knee a few days ago. Now your cut is surrounded by angry, red skin that’s sore, warm to the touch, and emitting a gross amount of pus. You are suffering from an infected wound. Here’s how to recognize an infected would or cut and how to treat … Read More

9 Health Benefits of Lemons: Reduce Your Risk of Cancer, Anemia, and More

Jul 13, 2020 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

Lemons are much more than a garnish for your glass of water or fancy cocktail. As one of the fruits in the citrus family, lemons contain many of the nutrients that our bodies need daily to function properly. We know they’re delicious and good for us, but which lemon health … Read More

How to Tell the Difference Between Age Spots and Skin Cancer

Jul 7, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Nutrition

Skin cancer may seem less threatening than breast, lung, or colon cancers, but if you have the most serious form of skin cancer, melanoma, it can be fatal. A dermatologist can perform a thorough screening of your skin, but between appointments, you need to monitor your skin for signs of … Read More

What to Know About Gastritis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Diet

Jul 7, 2020 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

Gastritis is not one disease. It is a group of conditions that cause swelling and irritation, called inflammation, of your stomach lining. Normally your stomach lining has a mucous barrier that protects your stomach from stomach acids. Stomach acids are digestive juices that are great for breaking down the food … Read More

“Normal” Urine Color Comes in Many Different Shades

Jul 7, 2020 · Cindy Foley · Nutrition

Pretty much everyone knows his or her normal urine color (or subtle range of urine colors). If the shade changes a great deal, however, we can become a little alarmed. But hold on. While urine color is a centuries-old diagnostic tool, many shades of yellow can be perfectly normal, even … Read More

Throat Cancer Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment: What to Know

Jul 7, 2020 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

Throat cancer is not one type of cancer. It is an area where cancer can occur and it includes six types of cancer. Three types can occur in your upper throat, called your pharynx, and three types can occur in your lower throat, called your larynx. Treatment for throat cancers … Read More

What Is SIBO? All About Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

Jul 7, 2020 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

SIBO is the acronym for a disease called small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. [1-3] It is hard to know how common SIBO is. It causes digestive symptoms that are very common like belly, pain, bloating, and bowel changes. Many cases of SIBO may be missed because the diagnosis requires special testing. … Read More

Swollen Lymph Nodes Are a Sign That Your Immune System Is Working

Jul 7, 2020 · Shandley McMurray · Nutrition

Finding a lump is frightening—no matter where it is. Swollen lymph nodes are your body’s way of telling you that something’s wrong. Usually, they’re alerting you to a mild infection or illness. Once your immune system has fought the pesky invader, your lymph nodes will shrink back to their normal … Read More

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