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A 54-year-old man in Massachusetts suffered cardiac arrest after consuming too much black licorice, a new case report from the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) says. The patient was in a fast-food restaurant when he gasped suddenly and lost consciousness, according to the case report. His whole body began to …

Hard kombuchas have become the adult beverage of choice among health-conscious drinkers. Touted as all natural and rich with probiotics, hard kombuchas are thought to be a gut-friendly alternative to more mainstream alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, and hard seltzer. But does it actually offer up health benefits?  Below, nutritionists …

Hard kombuchas have become the adult beverage of choice among health-conscious drinkers. Touted as all natural and rich with probiotics, hard kombuchas are thought to be a gut-friendly alternative to more mainstream alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, and hard seltzer. But does it actually offer up health benefits?  Below, nutritionists …

Honey made headlines recently with news that it’s superior to the usual remedies at improving upper respiratory tract infection symptoms (more on this below). But this isn’t the first time honey has generated some serious buzz—no pun intended. Often referred to as liquid gold, several studies have demonstrated that honey …

Honey made headlines recently with news that it’s superior to the usual remedies at improving upper respiratory tract infection symptoms (more on this below). But this isn’t the first time honey has generated some serious buzz—no pun intended. Often referred to as liquid gold, several studies have demonstrated that honey …

It's the season for stormy weather, which puts the electricity powering your refrigerator at risk. A brief power outage lasting minutes won't affect the quality of the food in your fridge or freezer. But what about electrical outages lasting hours or days—how long does the fridge stay cold, and at …

It's the season for stormy weather, which puts the electricity powering your refrigerator at risk. A brief power outage lasting minutes won't affect the quality of the food in your fridge or freezer. But what about electrical outages lasting hours or days—how long does the fridge stay cold, and at …

When I started working from home in the beginning of quarantine, I found myself on a cereal kick because I finally had time to sit down and eat breakfast in the morning. But one bowl was never enough to keep me full until lunch, so I’d be hungry again in …

When I started working from home in the beginning of quarantine, I found myself on a cereal kick because I finally had time to sit down and eat breakfast in the morning. But one bowl was never enough to keep me full until lunch, so I’d be hungry again in …

I’m a coffee lover. I love its smell, taste, and the ritual of starting my day with a hot mug or icy glass of java. Even after going caffeine-free several years ago (more on this below), I’ve remained a coffee enthusiast. And as a registered dietitian, I’m often asked about …