Gluten related symptoms: Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I seem to be very sensitive to gluten. My doctor tested me for celiac disease and it came back negative. Will you please provide some insight into this paradox? A: It’s not really a paradox. There are many people who experience a variety of symptoms from ingesting […]
Start treatment now to prevent spring allergy symptoms
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I have spring allergies. Every year I think they won’t be too bad. In reality, it’s awful and I have a hard time getting ahead of the symptoms. Suggestions? A: Don’t wait until you get the runny, stuffy nose and itchy eyes. Get started on treatment now, […]
Does your doctor’s gender matter?
Harvard Health Blog I’ve read medical research studies that surprised me. I’ve read medical news that inspired me to learn more. And, sure, there have been plenty of studies that went way over my head. But it’s rare that I’ve read a study that made me feel defensive. Until now. Researchers publishing JAMA Internal Medicine […]
10 Tips to Fight Osteoporosis
Environmental Nutrition Because 70 percent of our bone destiny is due to heredity, you’re at greater risk for osteoporosis if you have a family history of the disease — but that doesn’t mean you can’t help shape the health of your bones. We actively build bone until our mid-20s, then we start to slowly lose […]
