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MSG (monosodium glutamate) is a controversial food additive commonly used to enhance products by giving them a savory flavor. Although MSG is typically associated with Chinese restaurants, it can be found in a variety of items ranging from canned soup to processed sausages. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) labels MSG as generally recognized as safe, but there are reports of reactions to the flavor enhancer.
A team of scientists say they have developed a way to stop the process that results in type 1 diabetes. The study, which was conducted using a mouse model, also helped clarify the role of a certain type of T cell in type 1 diabetes.
International researchers are teaming up to explore what factors lead to Crohn's disease. Many questions remain about the autoimmune disorder that is difficult to manage and incurable. Scientists from Canada and Scotland are coordinating efforts to uncover why Crohn's disease is on the rise. The scientists are looking at families for help understanding IBD.
Are you considering asking your physician for a prescription weight loss drug to help you with your weight loss efforts? If so, then read on and discover where you can find a new guide reviewed and published by The Endocrine Society about what weight loss medications you and your physician should consider for treating your obesity.
What defines a person is a runner? Here are eleven interesting signs that prove one's running worth:
Looking for the best smoothie for weight loss? According to research, you will need this one important smoothie ingredient that can lead to significant decreases in body weight and body fat, while at the same time significantly increase your lean body mass for a more shapely you.
Patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease often develop scarring that leads to narrowing or stricture of the colon. Researchers recently studied a natural protein that might be developed to help limit the amount of intestinal scarring from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, helping spare patients from the need for surgery.
We often hear about the dangers of drinking and driving, but drinking alcohol and taking prescription drugs is a common and dangerous combination as well. Do you know anyone who is following this harmful habit?
Here are some compelling reasons why Consumer Reports recently advised consumers not to spend their hard-earned dollars on diet pills.
Among the most common wish of people with diabetes is a way to measure blood glucose without needles. A group of nanoengineers has developed a temporary tattoo that could grant that wish, but it’s still in the testing stages.
A man, a plan and a can-do attitude―writer Andy Leeks (with a little help from a nutritionist) came up with a 50-day personal challenge that resulted in his losing 25 pounds in 50 days. Here’s how he did it by taking an unusual approach to common diet plans that dieters use every day.
I have been a lifelong fan of garlic for several reasons, including its reported ability to lower blood pressure and boost the immune system. Although I don’t have hypertension, I know many people who do and so I’m interested in whether one should take garlic to lower blood pressure.
Are you at the point where you are now considering bariatric surgery for weight loss? You might want to stop and consider a new weight loss device recently approved by the FDA that uses pace-maker like implantable electronics to control an important hunger regulating nerve between the stomach and the brain.
One of the highlights of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was wearable technology to help relieve pain. Now, another company is introducing wearable tech with promises to help weight loss, fight chronic pain and remove toxins. It is a controversial idea, but some fibromyalgia patients are already looking into it.
Problems with balance and gait are two issues that face individuals who live with multiple sclerosis. Now a new pilot study is hoping to see how they might improve these challenges with the use of vibrating insoles.
Researchers announce success for a new diet pill that is expected to be side effect-free for losing weight safely.
Lynne and Mike Wheeler suffer from multiple health problems, and their issues recently became worse from additional stress. The elderly couple was robbed in West Sussex, located in the south of the U.K., and their ability to participate in the only hobby that still brings them joy has been affected. The thieves stole all of their fishing equipment, and police are still searching for the suspects.
There is a new disturbing trend that nutritionists are noticing among people who have celiac disease and those who simply follow a gluten-free diet by choice. Orthorexia nervosa is a disorder characterized by an obsessive need to eat healthy that leads to cutting out many foods. The obsession goes beyond a normal concern for staying healthy because it affects relationships, jobs and wellbeing.
The world is a beautiful place and it has many scenic places for runners. Each season holds its own grandeur and allure, and the different ecosystems that exist on our planet provide even more variation in scenery and captivating views - which is simultaneously great news and hugely beneficial for runners.
Crohn's disease affects everyone differently. Sometimes the damage causes by the form of inflammatory bowel disease is difficult to measure, making it difficult to minimize complications. A new scoring index has now been created by researchers that measures the total damage to the intestines caused by Crohn's disease.
Are you looking for an easy way to reduce that belly fat? Here is what researchers recently discovered during a cholesterol study where eating one specific type of nut not only proved to be heart healthy, but also reduced the belly fat of 52 overweight, middle-aged test subjects.
Researchers have published findings that optimistic people have better heart health compared to pessimists. Turning your frown upside down just might help you live longer.
Perhaps you are familiar with the idiom, “don’t bite the hand that feeds you.” This popular saying is a lighthearted way to highlight a serious fact: approximately 330,000 cases of hand bites are seen in emergency departments each year in the United States, and these injuries have the potential to be serious.
Researchers from the UK and American recently discovered how a yeast gobbling bacteria could help treat Crohn's and other autoimmune diseases. For the first time, scientists have pinpointed a specific immune boosting bacteria that is stimulated when we consume bread,beer and other fermented or yeast containing foods rich in carbohydrate.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is focusing on people with health problems and disabilities that may not be visible to others. A new group of ads has been created with help from the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) to remind people to leave seats open for others. It is a positive step for the people who use the metro in Washington D.C. and cannot find a seat despite their disability.
Celiac disease is a complex disorder with patients often suffering from stomach pain, bloating, cramping, diarrhea and constipation. They are often forced to search for bathrooms if they are out in public, but more states are becoming aware of the issues people encounter with employee-only bathrooms. Restroom access bills force businesses to let people with celiac disease and other medical conditions use the facilities or face a fine.
New research finds cancer may occur from just bad luck. In other words, lifestyle changes might help us avoid about one-third of cancer, while two-thirds of cancer types are merely the result of random DNA mutations. Does this mean practicing a healthy lifestyle is useless? Well, not exactly.
Are you wondering which diet is really the most recommended dieting method for 2015? To help consumers find the answer to this question, US News and World Report has just released an annual list of their recommended top diets for 2015.
Many fibromyalgia sufferers have horror stories about visiting their doctors and attempting to get help for their chronic pain. Shelly Van Winkle recently shared her story as a fibromyalgia patient who spends an enormous amount of money on prescription drugs without finding relief. Her account echoes the problems often experienced by others with this condition.
The city known for its delicious pasta should not scare celiac disease travelers. There are many gluten-free options in Rome, so you will not be stuck eating cooked vegetables with rice while everyone else enjoys a hot pizza. Italy’s celiac disease association, the Associazione Italiana Celiachia, is a strong ally for people with the disorder, and sufferers even receive money from the government to buy gluten-free food because it is more expensive.
