Written by Christine Giordano, MD | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPHPublished on May 9, 2023 Key takeaways: UTIs (urinary tract infections) are a bacterial infection of the bladder, urethra, or kidneys that usually need antibiotic treatment. Drinking fluids helps people recover from a UTI. The best things to drink when you have a UTI...
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Signs you should avoid the keto diet, according to a doctor
Gabby Landsverk Mar 23, 2021 | 1:28 PM ET The low-carb, high-fat keto diet has become popular for weight loss. Keto can be helpful for improving metabolic health, but it isn’t for everyone. Avoid low-carb diets if you’re stressed or seeking quick results, or have a history of disordered eating. Keto diets have increased in...
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Activated charcoal doesn’t detox the body – four reasons you should avoid it
On her Goop website, Gwyneth Paltrow claimed that charcoal lemonade was one of the “best juice cleansers”. That was in 2014. Today, charcoal products – from croissants to capsules – are everywhere. Even high street coffee chains have taken to selling charcoal “shots”. Some vendors of these products claim that activated charcoal can boost your energy, brighten your...