Lysine for cold sores: Does it work?

Lysine is an amino acid that may help prevent cold sores. Most people get lysine from their diet

What to know about brown urine

Urine may be brown due to dehydration, liver disease, or certain foods and medications. Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Learn more about brown urine here.

The Mediterranean diet can boost athletic performance in just 4 days

A new study compares the effects of the Mediterranean diet with those of the Western diet on athletic performance and endurance to exercise.

18 ways to get a flat stomach

It can be challenging to get rid of abdominal fat, but there are many techniques that people can use to help get a flat stomach. These include eating more fiber, doing resistance training, and reducing stress.

IBD: A low-calorie plant diet relieves inflammation, repairs gut

Cycles of a low-calorie, plant-based diet reduced inflammation, prompted tissue repair, and promoted good bacteria in intestines of mice with IBD symptoms.

Soda, sugar-sweetened beverages linked to more severe symptoms for people with multiple sclerosis

For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), drinking around 290 calories per day of soda or other sugar-sweetened beverages, or the equivalent of about two cans of non-diet soda, may be tied to more severe symptoms and a higher level of disability compared to people with MS who seldom consume sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a preliminary study.

How to treat a cold or flu at home

Most people can treat colds and the flu with rest and home remedies, such as garlic, honey, and zinc.

Has fast food become worse for our health in the past 30 years?

Researchers warn that, despite some efforts from fast-food chains to improve their menus, what they offer is probably more harmful to health than ever.

Health benefits of BCAAs

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are a group of three essential amino acids. Research suggests that BCAAs can improve muscle mass and exercise performance. They may also benefit people with liver disease.

What are the best dietary sources of vitamin D?

Vitamin D can improve bone, muscle, and immune system health. Foods with a high vitamin D content include oily fish, some mushrooms, and egg yolks

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