Ugh, what could be worse than a stomach bug? The vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps and more.  Despite the fact that it’s so common — there are at least 20 million stomach-flu cases in the U.S each year — many people don’t know much about it.  For one, it’s not really the flu!  Here are 13 [...]

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The Chilean avocado may have a role in the fight against antibiotic resistance, a new study suggests.  The research, published in the Journal of Microbial Chemotherapy shows that a substance in the Chilean avocado is able to hone in on a resistance mechanism of Staphylococcus aureus (called yellow staphylococcus in the study and known commonly [...]

Eating gluten-free has become a hot nutrition trend, but many of those who spend extra to buy gluten-free products may be wasting their money, according to an opinion paper published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Exercise more, eat less, don’t smoke, stay out of the sun — we’re inundated with dozens of messages like these on a daily basis. But, do we listen? According to a recent study by healthcare-based software company TeleVox, one in five women say they are “struggling” to be healthy, largely due to the fact that [...]

When it comes to finding a doctor, chances are you spend a lot more time worrying about your partner, your kids or your parents than yourself. After all, you’re strong enough to soldier through the occasional cold, right?  If this sounds like you, you’re not alone: In a recent survey, nearly a third of Americans [...]

The government’s attempt to reduce childhood obesity is moving from the school cafeteria to the vending machines.  The Obama administration is working on setting nutritional standards for foods that children can buy outside the cafeteria. With students eating 19 percent to 50 percent of their daily food at school, the administration says it wants to [...]

For most people, the only time jumping into ice might sound like a great idea is after a grueling workout. Athletes have used so-called cold therapy for years, saying it reduces inflammation, speeds recovery and prevents muscle soreness.  According to research, ice baths can be helpful — at least in comparison to doing nothing. In [...]

Mars Inc, the maker of Snickers and Twix candy bars, will stop selling chocolate products with more than 250 calories in them by the end of next year.  The McLean, Virginia-based company, which also makes M&Ms and Skittles candies and Juicy Fruit chewing gum, said the goal is part of an ongoing effort to improve [...]