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Weight-loss program helps women battling breast cancer
The Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) program helped women drop excess pounds, improve their physical function and have a better quality of life overall, researchers are scheduled to report at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
Source: Medical Xpress
What to Eat and Avoid When You Have the Stomach Flu
Having the stomach flu (gastroenteritis) can make it tough to eat anything, but staying hydrated and replenishing nutrients is key to recovery.1 Luckily, there are plenty of comforting, nutrient-rich foods beyond chicken noodle soup that can help you feel better faster
Intermittent fasting as effective for weight loss as traditional dieting, says study
Alternate-day fasting—a form of intermittent fasting that involves a 24-hour fast on alternate days—was found to offer the greatest short-term benefit, although the researchers caution that longer studies are needed to confirm the results.
Intermittent energy restriction may improve outcomes in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes
Intermittent energy restriction, time-restricted eating and continuous energy restriction can all improve blood sugar levels and body weight in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes
Food Poisoning vs. Stomach Bug and How to Know Which You Have
Determining whether you have food poisoning or another stomach bug can be hard because there's plenty of overlap between them. Symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain occur with both types of illness, and some of the same germs (particularly norovirus) can cause both. However, some clues can help you tell what's making you sick.
