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Why You Should Sip Chicken Soup for a Cold
Have you tried chicken soup for a cold? Put in plenty of vegetables and herbs like thyme to make it extra delicious and healthful.
Don’t Count on Airlines for Healthy Food
Airlines have made some positive changes to their meal options, but it is still a challenge to find a healthful meal in the air.
Give the Best Gift This Holiday: Better Health for 2020!
Would you like to avoid last minute shopping for family and friends? How about something really meaningful? Give the best gift: the gift of good health?
What Should You Eat to Fight Acne?
Scientists are learning that you can eat to fight acne. Stay away from processed foods and dairy products, and concentrate on vegetables and fruits.
Best Diet for People with Diabetes Low in Carbs
A randomized controlled trial shows that veterans following a meal plan that is low in carbs were better able to lose weight and control blood sugar.
Can You Fight Depression by Eating the Mediterranean Way?
When depressed college kids tried eating the Mediterranean way, they began feeling better. Less junk food meant lower scores on a depression scale.
Will Intermittent Fasting Give You Heartburn?
Some readers report that intermittent fasting reduces their symptoms of heartburn. For others, however, fasting triggers indigestion.
Yogurt and Fiber Lower Your Chance of Lung Cancer
A study of over one million people found that those who ate the most yogurt and foods rich in fiber had less chance of lung cancer.
Could Pomegranate Juice React Badly with Crestor?
You might worry about whether pomegranate juice will react badly with your medication, but it should not create problems with rosuvastatin (Crestor).
Can Bilberry Extract Help Protect the Eyes?
Tradition credits bilberries with vision-preserving power. Despite a lack of clinical trials, some readers report that bilberry extract helped.
Will Gin-Soaked Golden Raisins Help Your Joint Pain?
Many readers report that eating nine gin-soaked golden raisins daily can alleviate joint pain if used for at least a month or two.
Will Eating Seaweed Protect Your Heart?
Epidemiologists in Japan have found that eating seaweed reduces the risk of heart disease.
Mushrooms May Protect Men from Prostate Cancer
Middle-aged Japanese men who eat mushrooms often have a significantly lower likelihood of being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
What Are Pros and Cons of Cinnamon for Blood Sugar?
You may be able to use a common and delicious spice to help control blood sugar. Before you do, learn about the pros and cons of cinnamon.
Do Onions and Garlic Cut the Risk of Breast Cancer?
Epidemiologists find that Puerto Rican women who eat lots of onions and garlic have a lower chance of breast cancer.
American Diets Are a Little Better Now
Over the last decade and a half, American diets have improved, but the changes are modest. More of us should be eating whole grains and protein from plants.
Can You Help Nerve Pain with a Diet Rich in ALA?
Might you control neuropathy by consuming a diet rich in ALA (alpha lipoic acid)? One reader reports better success with diet than supplements.
Golden Raisins in Gin: Placebo or Powerful Arthritis Remedy?
People with arthritis are caught in a terrible bind. OTC and prescription drugs have some serious side effects. What about golden raisins in gin?
Will You Breathe Better by Cutting Out Dairy?
One reader found a way to greatly improve hay fever symptoms: cutting out dairy. Would this work against your sniffles and sneezes?
What Are the Health Benefits of Cocoa Flavanols?
Our new underwriter, CocoaVia, offers high-potency cocoa flavanols without the calories of chocolate.