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A photo of a man holding a bunch of shiitake mushrooms.

Shiitake Mushrooms Caused This Dramatic Rash

Patient's back looked as though it had been flogged: "Once you see it, you don't forget it"

ACEP over the Penn medical buildings in Philadelphia.

ED Clinicians Tackle Patients' Food Insecurity, Homelessness

Connecting patients to resources that work best for them is critical, researchers say

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Catching COVID 5 Times; Stroke Deaths Expected to Surge; Calif. Bans Red Dye No. 3

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Ob/Gyn Accused of Sex Abuse Found Dead; Massive Medicare Scam; Veggies in the Genes?

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A photo of a wooden scoop laying in a pile of sesame seeds.

FDA Displeased With Companies Purposely Adding Sesame to More Foods

Agency issues updated guidance for limiting cross-contamination in wake of FASTER act

A photo of an excited looking boy about to eat a salad.

Keto for Kids With Diabetes Carries Risk, AAP Warns

American Academy of Pediatrics outlines policy for low-, very low-carbohydrate diets

A photo of a blue rubber gloved hand holding a vial of blood labeled CELIAC DISEASE

Blood Test Accurately Diagnosed Celiac Disease in Adults

But biopsy should still remain standard, expert advised

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New iPhone Radiation Concerns; Man Dies After Raw Oysters; PBM Market Tightens

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A photo of a man sitting on is couch looking at his glass of liquor.

Less Afib in Heavy Drinkers Who Quit Alcohol Cold Turkey

But reduced intake didn't appear as successful for primary prevention, observational data suggest

A photo of the Paqui One Chip Challenge packaging and chip.

Teen Death After Spicy 'One Chip Challenge' Raises Alarm

A psychiatrist weighs in on how hazardous social media challenges can be

A photo of a woman stirring a jar of mayonnaise with a spoon.

Common Food Additives Singled Out for Cardiovascular Risk

Food labels often list emulsifiers linked to long-term health outcomes

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McConnell Speculation; Army Doc Charged; Ice Cream Recall Over Listeria Concerns

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A photo of bagged spinach and lettuce in a grocery store produce section.

From Salad Roulette to Salmonella in Poultry and Peanuts

The folly of believing U.S. food is as safe as safe can be

A photo of a male nurse weighing his male patient.

Clinically Significant Weight Loss Uncommon for Most Overweight Adults

Only one in 10 with overweight or obesity achieve 5% or greater weight loss each year

A close up of a man about to take a bite out of a glazed donut.

Sugar-Heavy Diet Linked to Development of Kidney Stones

Those who consumed 25% or more of their daily calories from added sugars had the highest odds

A photo of a young woman wearing a continuous glucose monitor

Should People Without Diabetes Use Glucose Monitors?

Trend boosted by health buffs on social media, but benefit for healthy adults is unclear

A photo of various brands of kombucha beverages in a grocery store.

Kombucha Shows Potential Diabetes Benefit in Small Trial

Diabetes patients saw glucose levels drop after drinking fermented tea

A photo of a mug filled with a snack mix and three blueberries on the saucer

What's Wrong With 'Girl Dinner'?

Experts say the trend highlights the best and worst of social media's messaging on healthy eating

An x-ray image of a patient with cardiomegaly

Unexplained Heart Enlargement May Be Causing Sudden Deaths in Obesity

Increased ventricular mass without the usual etiologies of heart disease was noted

A photo of foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids including salmon, avocado, pumpkin seeds, almonds, eggs, broccoli

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Also Help Lung Health

Increased plasma DHA associated with slower decline in lung function

A photo of a blue rubber gloved hand holding a single dose of psilocybin

Psilocybin for Anorexia Shows Promise in Early Trial

10-woman study found the psychoactive compound to be safe, positively perceived

A photo of foods high in amino acids including chicken and beef, potatoes, eggs, cheese, and beans.

Nixing Food Triggers Could Ease More Eosinophilic GI Disorders

Remission in stomach and duodenum, improved symptoms seen

AAIC over a photo of the RAI convention center in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

MIND Diet Trial Reports Brain Findings

Study assesses diet to prevent cognitive decline

A photo of a spoonful of aspartame-based sweetener in front of the container it came from.

Aspartame Is a 'Possible' Carcinogen, WHO Declares

But the organization's recommended limits on aspartame consumption remain unchanged

A photo of bottles and a pitcher of milk, a bowl of cheese, blocks of butter, and a dish of sour cream.

PURE Healthy Diet Sees Advantage by Promoting Whole-Fat Dairy for Heart Health

New diet score awards consumption of fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, and whole-fat dairy

A photo of a female physician putting a tongue depressor in a teen girl鈥檚 mouth as her mother looks on.

Medical Spending Higher for Kids Outside Healthy Weight Limits

Expenditures tied to underweight and obesity totaled $1 billion and $2.4 billion in 2018

A photo of a spilled bottle of vitamin D3 supplements.

Vitamin D for Cardiovascular Prevention Runs Into Another Wall

But D-Health Trial investigators hold out hope supplements may still help selected patients

A photo of a bowl of frozen strawberries.

Berry Eaters Beware: Hepatitis A May Be Lurking

And a look at the bigger picture behind the frozen-food outbreaks

ENDO over a photo of McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL.

Dioxin Exposure Linked to Thyroid Dysfunction

Decreasing animal fat intake might reduce risks

A photo of a female physician sitting on a couch with parents and their young sons.

Better Weight Outcomes for Kids With Family-Based Approach in Primary Care

Program worked better than usual care, but was less effective than expected

A photo of a SNAP/EBT advertisement in front of boxes of spaghetti.

How I Became a Physician on Food Stamps

Expanded SNAP work requirements will do more harm than good

A photo of a jar of berberine supplements.

Is Berberine Really 'Nature's Ozempic'?

An obesity medicine specialist shares his insights on the new social media craze

A photo of an unhappy looking overweight boy sitting on a piece of gym equipment.

What Happens When We Classify Kids' Weight as a 'Disease'?

The AAP obesity guidelines stand to worsen stigma and mental health

The still from the television show Survivor of Jeff Probst extinguishing the torch of a female contestant.

Can 'Survivor' Teach Us Something About Health and Weight Loss?

Researchers could learn from studying the outcomes

A photo of a mother giving her baby vitamin D drops.

High-Dose Vitamin D3 May Be Protective Against Some Childhood Behavioral Problems

Infants given 1,200 IUs daily had less risk of internalizing problems by age 7

A photo of a teen boy scowling at his mirror reflection.

Profiteering Off the Body Insecurity of Teens

Keep dangerous supplements out of kids' hands

A photo of a sign outside of a business offering Ozempic injections.

Weighing the Consequences of Weight-Loss Drugs

We need more discussion of the potential harms

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Lifestyle Factors and Glaucoma: Lots of Common Sense, Not So Much Evidence

Links to nutrition, diet, mental stress, and body positioning remain tenuous

A photo of a Subway restaurant beyond a McDonald's drive thru.

Food 'Swamps' Tied to Elevated Mortality From Obesity-Related Cancers

Study suggests diet is not necessarily a modifiable risk factor for all, editorialists say

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