WebMD

Even health-conscious WebMD readers can be fooled at the grocery store.

HealthCentral

Chronic inflammation is behind more health problems than you might think—from stiff joints and gum issues to serious conditions like heart disease and cancer. While many things can spark inflammation in your body, what you eat plays a big role. So, can you reduce inflammation just by changing your diet?

WebMD

If you heard that Girl Scout cookies are toxic, that mRNA vaccines can harm you, or that immigrants are spreading tuberculosis in the U.S., maybe you should put down your phone.

Medscape

Now that the US Food and Drug Administration has removed both tirzepatide and semaglutide from its Drug Shortages List, the widespread compounding of these drugs is ending. Tirzepatide’s deadline has already passed, while physicians and pharmacies have until April 22 for semaglutide. An estimated 2 million Americans have been using these more affordable copycats every month.

WebMD

Dieting is as American as, well, apple pie. More than half of us want to lose weight at any given time, surveys show, and about a quarter are actually trying to. But success stories that don’t involve weight loss drugs like Ozempic are far less common.

Medscape

Health concerns have swirled around low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs) for more than a century. Even now, research findings regularly contradict each other….

For certain people with obesity, though, research finds short-term use of these sweeteners to be safe and effective for weight loss. So what do you tell your patients?

HealthCentral.com

If you’ve ever felt drunk—like, a little off-balance or unable to keep your thoughts straight—without drinking a drop of alcohol, you may have experienced hypoglycemia. That’s the official name for low blood sugar, which happens when the glucose in your blood falls below a certain level. It’s usually a quick fix, but in some circumstances, it can be serious, even life-threatening.

AARP.org

Pity the poor potato. Even though it’s the most commonly consumed vegetable in the United States, it’s gotten a bad rap. Which makes sense in some ways — deep-fried french fries and potato chips account for a lot of that consumption. Headlines link them to obesity and type 2 diabetes. But dig a little deeper, and a different picture emerges.

AARP.org

Few things are more refreshing than crisp, juicy watermelon on a hot summer’s day. But don’t think of it as just an emblem of warm-weather fun. Consider it a dietary powerhouse. Watermelon is packed with nutrients that can make a big difference as you age, including some you won’t find more of in any other fresh fruit or vegetable.

Weight Watchers Magazine

Don’t fear the fowl! Here’s everything you need to know to pick, prep, and cook a top-notch, plan-friendly turkey.

Diabetic Living

Research suggests that when it comes to diabetes, two types of bacteria that live in your gut play key roles.

Diabetic Living

Appealing a claim denial isn’t hard–and preventing the denial in the first place is even easier.