I’m a doctor — beware these foods that may be giving you acid reflux

I’m a doctor — beware these foods that may be giving you acid reflux

’Tis the season for heartburn. Dr. Mark Pochapin, the Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Medicine and director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Langone Health, said he often sees patients around the holidays suffering from heartburn, indigestion or an upset stomach. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Pochapin gets to the bottom of acid reflux, … Read more

Eating this snack every day may lower your risk of dementia — even better if you follow 2 rules

Eating this snack every day may lower your risk of dementia — even better if you follow 2 rules

Believe it or nut, middle-aged and older adults who eat nuts ever day can significantly lower their risk of dementia, a new study has found. An international team of researchers had 50,300 UK adults, who were mostly in their mid-50s, fill out a questionnaire about their nut consumption habits before following them for an average of … Read more

Drinking milk can increase risk of heart disease by up to 21% — but only for one sex

Drinking milk can increase risk of heart disease by up to 21% — but only for one sex

It may be time to switch to soy. Or almond. Or oat. Drinking regular cow’s milk could increase your risk of developing ischemic heart disease (IHD), a condition that can lead to heart attacks, according to a new study published in BMC Medicine on Friday. Researchers found that risk also went up the more milk … Read more

LeBron James’ biohacking routine reportedly costs $1.5M — expert says it will help him ‘live a long time’

LeBron James’ biohacking routine reportedly costs .5M — expert says it will help him ‘live a long time’

Body check! LeBron James, who turns 40 next month, reportedly drops $1.5 million annually to keep his body in tip-top shape. The Lakers superstar wouldn’t confirm or deny the $1.5 million figure — initially shared by sportswriter Bill Simmons in 2016 — in Netflix’s new docuseries “Starting 5.” LeBron James, who turns 40 next month, … Read more

I was sad and overweight at 47 — now I’ve lost 66 lbs and do bodybuilding competitions

I was sad and overweight at 47 — now I’ve lost 66 lbs and do bodybuilding competitions

Meet the super fit 52-year-old online star who went from an overweight middle-aged lady to a bodybuilding champion in just a few years. Five years ago, Brazilian Claudia Oliveira decided to make a dramatic change to her lifestyle when she got tired of being sad and having low self-esteem. Claudia Oliveira lost over 66 pounds … Read more

Elon Musk’s mother Maye doesn’t keep these two popular snacks in her home: ‘I’ve got no food’

Elon Musk’s mother Maye doesn’t keep these two popular snacks in her home: ‘I’ve got no food’

Elon Musk’s mother, Maye Musk, doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to nutrition. During a Thursday appearance on Fox Business’ “The Bottom Line,” Musk was asked about “Make America Healthy Again,” the wellness initiative from former President Donald J. Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which focuses on choosing healthier foods. The model and dietitian, … Read more

I overdosed on a weight loss drug and was throwing up blood — I felt like I was going to die

I overdosed on a weight loss drug and was throwing up blood — I felt like I was going to die

A size-6 influencer who was sent free weight loss drugs in exchange for Instagram promotion says she accidentally overdosed on the skinny jab — and spent days vomiting blood, thinking she was going to die. Leigh-Anne Lagden from Newscastle, England said she injected the “recommended” dose, but later learned it was five times as much … Read more

9 ways young people can reduce their cancer risk: ‘Nobody’s ever too young for cancer’

9 ways young people can reduce their cancer risk: ‘Nobody’s ever too young for cancer’

Cancer may seem like an old person’s disease, but studies have shown that certain types have become increasingly prevalent in Americans younger than 50. Recent research found that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing 17 cancers compared to older generations. Rates of colon cancer diagnoses, for example, have increased by 15% in adults … Read more

Smoothie King launches special menu for Ozempic users: ‘Thoughtful balance’

Smoothie King launches special menu for Ozempic users: ‘Thoughtful balance’

This is berry good news for Ozempic users. Smoothie King this week became the first quick-service chain to introduce a special menu for people who use GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. The five new smoothies contain 20 grams of protein or more — and no added sugar — which the Dallas-based company says will help customers … Read more

I’m a dietitian — it’s actually better to give kids ‘unlimited access’ to Halloween candy

I’m a dietitian — it’s actually better to give kids ‘unlimited access’ to Halloween candy

Let the sugar comas commence — really, it may be better for your kids in the long term. Abbey Sharp, a registered dietitian based in Toronto, advises giving children “unlimited access” to Halloween candy, insisting it’s actually a great way to form good habits. A dietitian says parents shouldn’t restrict Halloween candy. TikTok / @abbeyskitchen … Read more

I’m a doctor and you’re eating this fruit wrong — but the better way is a ‘sensory nightmare’

I’m a doctor and you’re eating this fruit wrong — but the better way is a ‘sensory nightmare’

Skin is in. Maryland-based chronic pain specialist Dr. Kunal Sood has taken to TikTok to reveal the nutrient-rich fruit we have been eating the wrong way. Addressing his 2.3 million followers, Sood explained that while many of us peel and discard the skin of the fruit, it is not only edible but also a veritable … Read more

I’m a weight loss coach — here are 4 tips for healthy holiday eating

I’m a weight loss coach — here are 4 tips for healthy holiday eating

With Halloween on Thursday and Thanksgiving right around the corner, a Wisconsin weight loss coach is sharing four tips for sleighing the stressful holiday eating season. Amber Clemens — a self-described “former lifelong binge eater” who says she shed 160 pounds from 2018 to 2020 and kept it off — recommends focusing on moderation in your daily … Read more

I’m a stomach doctor — this nutrient is key to good gut and liver health

I’m a stomach doctor — this nutrient is key to good gut and liver health

He’s got a gut feeling your diet could use more vitamin E. “We have studies that show that people who consistently meet their dietary requirements for vitamin E have a lower rate of certain gut diseases and a lower rate of fatty liver disease,” Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab said in a trending TikTok this month. “Vitamin E … Read more

I’m a weight loss coach — I would never buy these 3 foods

I’m a weight loss coach — I would never buy these 3 foods

She’s over the moon pie. Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, is sharing the three types of groceries banned from her home — individually wrapped pastries, sodas and fruit juices and packaged vegan food. “If you love these foods, go right ahead and eat them,” Rizzo advised her 83,000 TikTok followers in a video … Read more

I’m a nutritionist — beware these 5 sneaky ultra-processed foods that seem to be ‘healthy’

I’m a nutritionist — beware these 5 sneaky ultra-processed foods that seem to be ‘healthy’

Packaged foods and frozen meals have become ubiquitous in US diets, with recent research revealing that a shocking 60% of Americans’ daily caloric intake comes from ultra-processed foods (UPFs). UPFs often contain high levels of sodium, refined sugars, cholesterol-spiking fats and other controversial lab-based ingredients. A recent study linked exposure to UPFs to 32 poor … Read more

Strokes are common — here’s how to prevent most of them

Strokes are common — here’s how to prevent most of them

More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year — but up to 80% of these incidents may be preventable. The American Stroke Association (ASA) issued updated advice on Monday urging health care workers to screen for stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar and … Read more

The truth about why we get ‘hangry’ —and the 5 best foods to keep you full

The truth about why we get ‘hangry’ —and the 5 best foods to keep you full

QUESTION: Hi Dr. Zac, I’m writing on behalf of my girlfriend who’s been absolutely intolerable to live with ever since she started going on a restrictive food diet to lose weight. She restricts her food intake and it really reflects in her personality. It seems everything I do sets her off, from my breathing to how … Read more

I lost 58 pounds in less than a year — thanks to 2 simple changes

I lost 58 pounds in less than a year — thanks to 2 simple changes

A Taylor Swift concert turned out to be the tipping point for Lori Jerisha. The 47-year-old mother of two was in Chicago to see the pop star perform last summer and recalls “needing a break when I was walking from the parking lot to the stadium and up the stairs. I got so tired of … Read more

Dietitians reveal the best — and worst — foods for stress relief

Dietitians reveal the best — and worst — foods for stress relief

With holidays looming and a presidential election nigh, autumn could be a season of stress for many. Experts say the food we consume can lessen the effects of stress by nourishing our bodies with vitamins and minerals. Researchers have long emphasized the importance of the gut-brain connection — the idea that the gut and brain constantly communicate through … Read more

I’m a brain doctor — here’s the 1 thing to avoid if you’re depressed

I’m a brain doctor — here’s the 1 thing to avoid if you’re depressed

So long, suckers, gummy bears and candy corn — a renowned psychiatrist says the one thing you should definitely do if you’re depressed is trash the junk food. “Your gut health is critical to brain health,” Dr. Daniel Amen, a brain-imaging researcher in California, said in a TikTok last week. “If you have, for example, … Read more