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Truth About Baby Poop

There's often a large amount of liquid content in babies' stool because before six months, doctors recommend that babies get their nutrients exclus...

Truth About Vitamin D: Vitamin D Food Sources

That's because your body is built to get vitamin D through your skin (from sunlight) rather than through your mouth (by food).

Calcium: Gotta Have it for Healthy Bones

'There's really no benefit to going over a total -- food and supplements combined -- of 1,500 milligrams of calcium a day,' Watts advises. Accordin...

Inpatient Care for Binge Eating: what to Expect

When you get inpatient treatment for binge eating disorder, you live, sleep, and get around-the-clock care at a hospital or eating disorders medica...

Tips to Ease Your Fear of Pooping in Public Places

Since you’ll feel most comfortable using your own bathroom, give yourself enough time to do so before you go out, suggests Jonathan Rosenberg, MD, ...

IBS Myths, Debunked

The main way a doctor will diagnose IBS is through the symptoms you describe. 'Too many people with IBS symptoms put off seeing a physician because...

Can You Avoid HIV Complications?

“We need to do all the things we know how to do in preventive health care and be vigilant.”. Stacey sees his HIV doctor and has blood tests every 6...

Viral Hepatitis: 8 Self-Defense Tips for Travelers

In the U.S., the risk of contracting viral hepatitis has fallen sharply in recent years. Hepatitis B and C spread through contact with infected blo...

Can You Become Lactose Intolerant as You Age?

“About 65% of people may experience lactose intolerance at some point in their lives.”. There’s a wide range of lactose intolerance, with some peop...

Vitamin D: Vital Role in Your Health

Many vitamin D researchers are convinced the government's recommendations for adequate vitamin D intake are far below what your body really needs. ...

Tasty Tomato: An Antioxidant Power Blast

Also, don't forget appetizers: broccoli florets, grape tomatoes, celery, carrots, crackers, and dips. Both cooked tomatoes and cruciferous vegetabl...

Pecans: Antioxidant-Packed Nuts

Here's a reason to reach for the pecan pie: Its namesake nut is an antioxidant- packed free-radical fighter. Pecans are also a source of good fats ...