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850. What if the real danger of hyperpalatable junk food isn't that it tastes too good, but that it actually silences the biological signals that tell you you're full? This episode explores groundbreaking neuroscience suggesting that overeating is driven by a lack of satisfaction ... Show More

849. It is now easier than ever to get a prescription for powerful weight-loss drugs, thanks to a growing number of telehealth providers. But is this responsible care for obesity or something else?Find a transcript here. Ted Kyle on Telemedicine for Obesity Care. New to Nutrition ... Show More

848. An episode we did earlier this month about coffee prompted questions from many listeners. Does coffee spike your cortisol? How does it affect the bladder? Is espresso healthier than drip? Answers to your questions here.Related episodes: 846 - Fact check: Is it bad to drink c ... Show More

These days it can feel like anyone can be allergic to anything– with sensitivities ranging from common allergies to certain foods and animals to more unusual things, like semen or the chemicals used to treat leather. But is that true–ARE we becoming more allergic to things? What ... Show More

Nut allergies are one of the most common types of food allergy seen in children and adults. Caused when the body’s immune system overreacts to proteins found in nuts or peanuts, it can lead to a range of symptoms from mild reactions to severe anaphylaxis that is life-threatening. ... Show More

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month, and part of that is recognizing that even if you or a family member may not have a food allergy, someone you know may have food allergies. I welcome Ina Chung, a food allergy mom, educator, and author of A Kids Book about Food Allergies, who i ... Show More

<p>A new study has shown that exercising before eating breakfast can dramatically improve your overall health.</p> <p>Read the transcript at: <a href="https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/exercising-before-breakfast">https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/e ... Show More

<p>Eleven common excuses for avoiding exercise and a rebuttal to each that you can use on your less active friends or perhaps even on yourself. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/common-exercise-excuses-and-how-to-overcome-them Check o ... Show More

<p>Have you ever hard of oral allergy syndrome? No? Well, you&apos;re not alone. My guest today will share some surprising facts about oral allergy syndrome, as well as cross-reactivity within allergies.</p> <p>My guest today, Rakhi Roy Chowdhury, holds a Master’s in Dietetics &a ... Show More

<p>Your heart pounds. Your vision gets blurry. You can hear the blood rushing in your ears. You wonder if you’re going to faint or totally lose your senses. What’s going on? Panic attacks are terrifying experiences that can put a major weight on your life. Let's dig into the scie ... Show More

Food allergies have risen in the United States over the last few decades. Research suggests that 40 years ago the actual prevalence of food allergies was less than 1%. But this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data showing that almost 6% of U.S. ... Show More

Allergies can often be confusing and to help make sense of it all, Professor Mimi Tang joins host Felicity Harley to chat about common types and the difference between allergies and food intolerances.  WANT MORE FROM MIMI? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how t ... Show More