Key TakeawaysButter boards are a new take on charcuterie boards that use butter instead of cheese as the main ingredient.Butter has a higher calorie and fat content than cheese, so dietitians say consumers should be mindful of serving sizes.It’s safe to leave butter out at room temperature, but the add-on ingredients might be prone to spoilage.Butter boards have been spreading through social media in recent weeks. The trend, which involves loading a tray with smeared butter and garnishes, has enticed some to whip up their own while repulsing others....

1. Kiwi Skin Kiwi skin is not only edible but also a natural source of fiber. If you are already adding kiwis to your dishes, keeping the skin on can give your body even more of a boost. Kiwis have been shown to reduce the amount of time it takes stool to move through your digestive tract.According to registered dietitian nutritionistSarah Anzlovar, RDN, LN, the speedy transit might be due to the fiber content, but there’s also speculation that antioxidants found in kiwi help....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsElemental DietLow-FODMAP DietConsiderationsResearch Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Elemental Diet Low-FODMAP Diet Considerations Research Two commonsmall intestinal bacterial overgrowth(SIBO) diet treatments include the elemental diet, a type of liquid diet, and the low-FODMAP diet, which focuses on limiting certain types ofcarbohydratesthat are not easy to digest. The goal oftreating SIBOis to restore an average balance ofgut bacteria. SIBO can be the result of several problems, from damage to the gut to certain medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Complications Diagnosis Treatment Outlook A runny nose can sometimes turn out to be a more serious condition known as a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. Also known asCSF rhinorrhea, this is a condition in which a fluid (calledcerebrospinal fluid) escapes through a tear in the membrane surrounding the brain and leaks into a nasal passage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKey DifferencesWhat Is the Prevalence of Lewy Body Dementia?CausesRisk FactorsWhat Are Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia?Treatment for Lewy Body DiseasePrognosis for LBD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Key Differences What Is the Prevalence of Lewy Body Dementia? Causes Risk Factors What Are Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia? Treatment for Lewy Body Disease Prognosis for LBD Lewy body dementia(LBD) andAlzheimer’s diseaseare two types ofdementia....

People often usedoseanddosageinterchangeably, but these terms have different meanings. Adding the suffix-ageto the base word “dose"implies an overall amount. It can be compared to the difference between the words mile and mileage. This article describes the difference between the two terms and provides examples of each. What Is a Dose? The term “dose” refers to a specified amount of medication taken at one specific time. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), drug doses are expressed in metric mass units—for example, milligrams (mg) or milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Glycemic Index?What Is Glycemic Load?How They Are RelatedHow to Calculate Glycemic LoadGlycemic Response and DietGL and Disease Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Glycemic Index? What Is Glycemic Load? How They Are Related How to Calculate Glycemic Load Glycemic Response and Diet GL and Disease Prevention The glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) refer to ways of measuring how certain foods might affect your blood sugar....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMRSA and StaphWhat Is MRSA?When to See a DoctorNext StepsPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents MRSA and Staph What Is MRSA? When to See a Doctor Next Steps Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Staphylococcus aureus(staph) is one of the most common bacterial organisms that reside on theskin. Usually, it does not cause problems, but it can lead to several types of infections when it gets under the skin, in the blood, or to other body organs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSepsis and InflammationSepticemia and InfectionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sepsis and Inflammation Septicemia and Infection Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Sepsis and septicemia are medical terms that refer to infections and your body’s response to those infections. Both words originally stem from a Greek word,sēpsis, which means “to make rotten” or “to putrefy.” Caia Images / Sam Edwards Sepsis andsepticemiasometimes are used interchangeably, but they’re not truly the same—although the terms are closely related, their definitions are different....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCold SoresCanker SoresChancre SoresDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cold Sores Canker Sores Chancre Sores Diagnosis Cold sores,canker sores, andchancresare common sores that have both similarities and differences. All appear in or around the mouth and chancres may also appear on the genitals. However, these three types of sores have different causes and treatments. This article looks at the defining qualities of each type of sore and ways to manage outbreaks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDifferences Between Flu TypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Differences Between Flu Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention The most commoninfluenzaviruses in humans are flu A and flu B. Though the two have similar symptoms and are treated in the same way, there aredifferencesbetween them, including how serious they can become in different populations. This article will discuss the similarities and differences between influenza type A and type B, including who they affect and the types of symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Funeral?What Is a Wake?What Is a Visitation?Wake vs. Visitation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Funeral? What Is a Wake? What Is a Visitation? Wake vs. Visitation Wakes and visitations are different types of gatherings that occur before afuneral. Awakeis a tradition where close family and friends gather in the presence of the deceased who lies in state....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Many people who have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) wonder what the difference is between the two main subtypes of the disease,chronic bronchitisandemphysema. Chronic bronchitis affects the airways, while emphysema affects the air sacs. And while that sounds distinct enough, both can cause difficulty breathing, and the two conditions usually coexist....