Diet and nutrition Archive

Blood sugar goals are only one part of managing prediabetes. Explore how daily habits and other health risks fit into the picture.

Busy mornings do not have to mean skipping balanced nutrition. These quick food combinations offer satisfying alternatives to breakfast shakes.

Kelp contains a nutrient that affects thyroid function, making supplement choices important for people with nodules or other thyroid concerns.

High uric acid doesn’t always mean daily treatment. Several factors, including gout symptoms and kidney health, can help guide the next step.

Past smoking, heavy drinking, and drug use can raise lasting questions about aging. Find out which factors shape future health and longevity.

A new heart rhythm diagnosis can be unsettling, even when other tests look normal. Find out what to discuss with your doctor next.

Having low vitamin B₁₂ and vitamin D may have several explanations, from diet and sun exposure to conditions that affect nutrient absorption.

Enlarged red blood cells on a routine blood test can have several explanations. Find out what your results may mean and when follow-up is needed.

A rising triglyceride level can increase risk of damage to the heart and pancreas. Learn which foods to eat and limit to improve your numbers.

Aluminum is common in foods, cookware, and personal-care products, but questions remain about how much exposure or ingestion matters.