When it comes to ideas about healthy eating, there are all sorts of rules, trends and advice about what’s good for you and what isn’t. Some of the guidance may be legitimate — yet some of it should be taken with a grain of salt. Multiple experts and researchers from Mass General Brigham in Boston...
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Salmonella outbreak caused by tiny turtles, CDC warns, with cases across 21 states
Tiny turtles are responsible for a salmonella outbreak that has spread across 21 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alerted last week. A total of 51 people have been infected with the bacteria — 38 contracted the Salmonella Stanley strain and 13 people got the Salmonella Poona strain. The CDC is...
5 fitness products to help you get into shape this season and beyond
Are you hoping to get into shape? A well-structured workout plan with the right tools could set you up for success. Plus, exercise can release those “feel good” endorphins and improve your overall health. Whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, have more energy or simply adopt a healthier lifestyle, here are five products...
The health benefits of matcha, packed with antioxidants, may be worth incorporating into your diet
When you walk into your favorite café for breakfast or to grab a morning coffee, you’ll likely spot a matcha option on the menu, too. Matcha has origins in China and became extremely popular in Japan. More recently, it’s become a drink of choice in many other countries, including the United States. COFFEE VS. MATCHA...
To stop the hiccups, reach for these common fruits, one doctor suggests on TikTok
Getting the hiccups can be a frustrating experience —but figuring out how to stop them can be even more perplexing. It’s possible that certain types of fruit could help with the condition, according to one doctor, who posted his recommendation on TikTok. Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon based in Savannah, Georgia, uses his social...
Dementia has 2 shocking new risk factors, study finds, with total of 14 now on list
Two surprising new risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease are noted in a new study. Untreated vision loss and high levels of LDL cholesterol have been linked to a greater chance of developing the common dementia type. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is sometimes called “bad cholesterol,” is associated with negative health effects when present in high...
No cardiologists available in half of US counties as study reveals ‘incredibly concerning’ care gaps
Nearly half of all U.S. counties don’t have a practicing cardiologist on staff, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Rural communities are most affected, with Americans in those areas dying earlier and more often from heart disease that could have been prevented, according to a...
'I feel a migraine coming on, what can I do right away?': Ask a doctor
People who suffer from migraines — one out of every seven people globally, statistics show — know that time is of the essence. When the first signs and symptoms appear, taking quick action can help stop the headache in its tracks — while failing to take those steps can result in a potentially debilitating episode....
Pop singer Lance Bass has type 1.5 diabetes, here’s what to know about the disease
Pop singer Lance Bass recently shared on social media that he has type 1.5 diabetes, also known as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA). The former NSYNC member was initially diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a few years ago, he wrote in an Instagram post. “But when I was first diagnosed, I had a difficult...
Keep your kitchen bacteria-free with these food safety tips for home cooks
With recalls of numerous food products in the news due to potential contamination by salmonella, listeria and other contaminants, kitchen and food safety is very much top of mind for millions of people. Fox News Digital spoke to a variety of experts to identify some unsafe practices in home kitchens and how to correct the...









