Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsCholesterol ContentCooking TipsBuying Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Cholesterol Content Cooking Tips Buying Tips Doctors and health experts used to warn people to limit their intake of shrimp, scallops, clams, and other shellfish because they were believed to be too high in cholesterol. Thatadvice has changed. Now they know dietarycholesterol, like that in shellfish, has little or no effect on blood cholesterol for most people....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They AreTypesBenefitsRisksAlternativesOTC Skin Tag Removal Patches Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Are Types Benefits Risks Alternatives OTC Skin Tag Removal Patches Skin tag removal patches are an over-the-counter product that manufacturers claim will easily remove skin tags at home.Skin tagsare small growths on the surface of your skin and can occur as you age. They’re also calledfibroepithelial polyps(FPs) oracrochordons....

Key TakeawaysPlant-based dietsare associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.New data suggests that following a nutritious plant-based diet is linked to a reduction in type 2 diabetes risk, while an unhealthy one may not offer the same benefit.Experts say labeling some plant-based foods as “unhealthy” may not be helpful in the long run. Key Takeaways Plant-based dietsare associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.New data suggests that following a nutritious plant-based diet is linked to a reduction in type 2 diabetes risk, while an unhealthy one may not offer the same benefit....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAre Squats Safe for Knees?BenefitsSquats for RehabilitationOther BenefitsProper TechniquesModifications for BeginnersWhy Does It Hurt When I Squat? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Are Squats Safe for Knees? Benefits Squats for Rehabilitation Other Benefits Proper Techniques Modifications for Beginners Why Does It Hurt When I Squat? Squats aren’t bad for your knees when done with proper form and without pain. They’re actually beneficial for strengthening the knee joint and surrounding muscles, which supports athletic performance and prevention of and recovery from common knee injuries....

Key TakeawaysA lawsuit filed against Kellogg’s alleged that strawberry Pop-Tarts contain fewer strawberries than expected because of misleading labeling and marketing.The lawsuit claimed that Pop-Tarts took advantage of customers who were willing to pay more for healthy ingredients.Pop-Tarts are just one of the many food products that have been sued recently over their labeling. Key Takeaways A lawsuit filed against Kellogg’s alleged that strawberry Pop-Tarts contain fewer strawberries than expected because of misleading labeling and marketing....

Key TakeawaysThere are more than 200 different viruses that can cause the common cold.More heat-tolerant viruses like enterovirus often cause summer colds.You can treat a summer cold like a winter cold—with rest and fluids. Key Takeaways There are more than 200 different viruses that can cause the common cold.More heat-tolerant viruses like enterovirus often cause summer colds.You can treat a summer cold like a winter cold—with rest and fluids. When the weather is summery, most people assume they don’t have to worry aboutcold-weather illnesses like a cold....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesWhen to See a ProviderHow to Lighten SunspotsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes When to See a Provider How to Lighten Sunspots Prevention Sunspots are dark spots on the skin that result from years of sun exposure. Also known as age spots, hyperpigmentation, liver spots, or solarlentigines, these discolored patches usually appear in middle age, although they can occur at any time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesWhen to See a ProviderPrognosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes When to See a Provider Prognosis Treatment Congestive heart failure (CHF)can cause swelling (callededema) in the feet. CHF is a chronic condition that results in the heart being unable to pump enough blood to service your body’s needs. The reduced force of blood through thecirculatory systemcauses fluids to get trapped inside tissues and pool in your feet....

Key Takeaways Although safe, effective vaccines have provided us with some COVID-19 immunity, there are still questions about how protected we are, and how long we’re protected. Antibodies, whether from a COVID vaccine or from COVID itself, don’t last very long. And even if they did, antibody testing hasn’t exactly caught on the way rapid antigen testing has, so most people don’t now if they have antibodies. Now, a recent paper published inNature Biotechnologyhas looked at how a scalable T-cell test could change our understanding of our bodies’ defenses in real time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits on FaceOther Body PartsMicroneedling ResultsPros and Cons Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits on Face Other Body Parts Microneedling Results Pros and Cons Microneedling may improve the skin’s appearance. That’s because it increasescollagen(a protein that keeps skin and joints healthy) production, which stimulates the skin’s healing factors and can reduce the appearance of scars, lines, and wrinkles.Microneedling may even help stimulate hair growth....

Key TakeawaysDespite COVID-19 concerns, the Tokyo Olympics will begin on Friday, July 23, 2021.Less than 10% of Japan’s population is fully vaccinated, according to the World Health Organization. The country is also facing a shortage of vaccine supply.Health experts are worried about the impact of the Delta variant along with other environmental factors that could contribute to heat-related illnesses. Key Takeaways Despite COVID-19 concerns, the Tokyo Olympics will begin on Friday, July 23, 2021....

Key TakeawaysSocial media users say they’ve noticed more preteens browsing and shopping for skin care at Sephora.Dermatologists say preteens should keep their skincare routine simple with a mild cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen.Anti-aging ingredients like retinol, chemical exfoliants, and vitamin C could irritate younger skin. Key Takeaways Social media users say they’ve noticed more preteens browsing and shopping for skin care at Sephora.Dermatologists say preteens should keep their skincare routine simple with a mild cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsRecipesWho Shouldn’t Use a Listerine Foot SoakFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Recipes Who Shouldn’t Use a Listerine Foot Soak Frequently Asked Questions A Listerine foot soak is, as the name suggests, an at-home treatment that involves soaking your feet in a bath of Listerine mouthwash and water. Proponents of this therapy say that it may help treatathlete’s foot(a fungal foot infection), soothedry, cracked, and scaly feet, and even treat diabetic foot pain....