What to eat and avoid on a low-fiber diet

Fiber is an essential part of a healthful diet, but some people may benefit from eating less fiber, especially if they have irritable bowel disease (IBD) or have had a recent bowel surgery. In this article, learn which foods to eat and to avoid when on a low-fiber diet, as well as tips on how to get adequate nutrients.

Ways to stop heart palpitations

Heart palpitations can feel like a fluttering in the chest, a pounding heart, or a racing pulse. Smoking, exercise, and stress can cause them, but if palpitations are the result of an underlying condition, treatment will be necessary. Here, learn how to stop heart palpitations at home and when to see a doctor.

Two common iron supplements may cause cancer

Researchers find that certain iron supplements — called ferric citrate and ferric EDTA — increase the levels of a cancer biomarker.

Can a vegan diet help you lose weight?

People become vegan for a variety of reasons, from animal welfare and sustainability to improved heart health or weight loss. Learn how a vegan diet may help people lose extra weight and maintain a healthy weight long-term

Nanoparticles in food packaging may disrupt gut function

Nanoparticles are found in some food packaging. A new study concludes that when we consume them, it could hinder the way our guts absorb nutrients.

This gene ups sugar intake but lowers body fat

One gene variant makes us eat more sugary foods but causes our overall body fat levels to be lower. Is this really as good for our health as it sounds?

Lack of vegetable choices in infant and toddler food is widespread

The inability to foster children’s taste for dark green vegetables is related to a lack of commercially prepared single-vegetable products, according to a new study.

Could berries help to fight cancer?

According to new research, there’s more to the berry than its delicious taste. Its pigments may offer new ways to stop cancer and slow the aging process.

These vegetables may promote artery health

A study of older women finds that eating more vegetables — especially cruciferous ones — is tied to less thickening of carotid artery walls.

Coffee may worsen Alzheimer’s symptoms

Coffee is often hailed for its health benefits, but new research finds that long-term consumption could be more of a hindrance for people with Alzheimer’s.

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