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While it may seem like the ketogenic diet has only become mainstream within the past decade, the diet has been around since the 1920s as a treatment for epilepsy. The keto diet, often used for weight management, typically reduces carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams (g) per day and calls for moderately increased protein and fat intake. However, it may not be safe for everyone, and the potential dangers of keto can lead to some harmful or unwanted side effects.
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Palmer Magri/WFAEWhile eating more whole or minimally processed foods can bring health benefits — including weight loss and reduced inflammation — experts say an excessive focus on dietary cleanliness can easily veer into disordered eating. Here’s a closer look at what it means to eat clean — and whether it’s the right lifestyle for you. -
Bluewater Sweden/UnsplashWinter or cold-weather dehydration may seem less likely than summertime dehydration, but it is still a risk. “There’s a false perception that hydration needs drop so dramatically in winter that dehydration can never be a problem,” says New York City–based sports dietitian Lauren Antonucci, RDN.
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A growing body of evidence indicates that vitamin A therapy can be a supportive part of measles management — but it can’t prevent infection. -
It’s no secret that vitamin D is an essential nutrient, best known for its role in bone health and immune function. It’s often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies can make it when exposed to ultraviolet light, and most people get at least some of their daily requirement for the vitamin this way.
