Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are FODMAPs? When Consumed Low-FODMAP Diet FODMAPs and Digestion Are FODMAPS Bad for All? Indications Benefits High-FODMAP Foods Low-FODMAP Foods This article covers everything you need to know about the low-FODMAP diet, from what it is to which conditions may benefit from it. Compassionate Eye Foundation/Steven / Getty Images FODMAPsare a group of sugars (types of carbohydrates) that are not completely absorbed in the gut....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Uses Care Instructions Possible Risks A Foley catheter is a flexible tube that is inserted through the urethra to help drain urine from the bladder. It is a type ofindwelling catheter, meaning one that is kept in place so that urine is continuously drained from the bladder. This article explains what Foley catheters are and what they are used for....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is FSH?FSH Levels and FertilityWhat Is an FSH Level TestPurpose of FSH Level Test in WomenPurpose of FSH Level Test in MenMedications Can Affect FSH LevelsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is FSH? FSH Levels and Fertility What Is an FSH Level Test Purpose of FSH Level Test in Women Purpose of FSH Level Test in Men...

The “winter arc” trend offers a fresh way to prioritize your health during the holiday season. If you haven’t heard of it yet, it’s basically a way to kickstart the habits you’d normally save for the new year. While some people begin their winter arc on Oct. 1, it’s never too late to start low or tweak your goals if they haven’t gone as planned thus far. To set yourself up for success, focus on realistic goals....

Key Takeaways Incorporating plant-based foods can have numerous health benefits. And now, a new study links a healthy plant-based diet to a 10% reduction in stroke risk compared to people who eat a lower quality diet. “The benefits of following or adding in more plant-based foods is crystal clear for overall heart health, including stroke reduction,” Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD, clinical dietitian and the author of The Nourished Brain,tells Verywell....

Key Takeaways FOLX, the first-ever digital healthcare platform designed for the queer and trans community is launching on December 3. The platform’s goal is to meet the specific health needs of LGBTQIA+ people—a demographic that is seldom acknowledged and respected in traditional healthcare settings. LGBTQIA+ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, genderqueer, queer, intersexed, agender, asexual, and ally community) are especially vulnerable to discrimination in health care, from humiliation and harassment to denial of necessary medical care....

Halloween is supposed to be a fun holiday for kids. Dressing up in cute, funny, scary costumes, decorating the house with creepy spiders, carved pumpkins, or bones that appear to erupt from the ground, and of course, a showering of candy and sweets unlike any other day in the year. Halloween is a child’s delight for many kids, but it comes with its own set of risks for those children withfood allergies....

Medicines containing food proteins, such as soy, eggs, milk, or components of shellfish, can triggerallergic reactions. Food allergies are becoming more common, with approximately 8% of children suffering from at least one food allergy.It can be difficult for people to avoid food allergen(s), and accidental exposure resulting in allergic reactions. The U.S. Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) requires that food labeling includes the eightmost common food allergenspresent in packaged foods, including egg, milk, soy, wheat, peanut, tree nut, fish, and shellfish....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEgg AllergiesGelatinBaker’s Yeast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Egg Allergies Gelatin Baker’s Yeast Millions of routinechildhood vaccinationsare given every year in the United States. They are safe and effective, and the occurrence of severe allergic reactions from these vaccines is extremely rare. Yet some people withfood allergiesmay be at higher risk for allergic reactions from vaccines containing certain food proteins, including egg proteins found in influenza and other vaccines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFood Allergies OverviewHow Common?EthnicityAge and GenderCauses and Risk FactorsMortality RatesScreeningNext in Food Allergies GuideWhat Are Food Allergies? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Food Allergies Overview How Common? Ethnicity Age and Gender Causes and Risk Factors Mortality Rates Screening Next in Food Allergies Guide Food allergiesoccur when the body mistakenly identifies a food as a threat, triggering an immune system response. This article highlights important facts and statistics you should know about food allergies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnisakiasisVibrioListeriosisSalmonellaBacillus CereusSafety Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anisakiasis Vibrio Listeriosis Salmonella Bacillus Cereus Safety Tips Nattapol Poonpiriya/EyeEm/Getty Images This article discusses the types of infectious diseases that could occur from eating raw fish in sashimi or sushi. It also covers symptoms to watch for and who is most at risk. Sashimi is thinly sliced raw fish often served with sauces (like wasabi or soy sauce)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeatCarbohydrateHigh-Fat SeafoodHigh-Fructose FoodAlcoholSoda Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meat Carbohydrate High-Fat Seafood High-Fructose Food Alcohol Soda If you’ve ever suffered from agout attack, you’d probably be willing to do just about anything to prevent it from happening again. Luckily, there are plenty of simple swaps that can make a significant difference. Nitat Termmee / Getty Images Reducing your purine intake, avoiding alcohol, cutting back on high-fructose corn syrup, and getting more fiber to help maintain a healthy weight are all good strategies toadjust your meal planand keep gout from ruining your night....

Key Takeaways As of today, a tentative deal has been reached between Kroger and the union. Terms of the agreement have yet to be made public and union members will vote on the deal next week. “Every day it’s a struggle and the constant fear of getting fired is getting to me. I’m a single father and I live paycheck to paycheck to make sure my kids eat," a clerk at King Soopers said in the report....