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11/21/2025

Night shift in a hospital can be slower and quieter than the hustle and bustle that can occur during the day, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t emergencies. Intensivists and nurses in the virtual intensive care unit, or virtual ICU, monitor patients overnight and assist floor nurses to ensure that patients receive the best care.

11/21/2025

If you want your Thanksgiving meal to include all of your traditional favorites without overdoing it, here are the ingredient swaps we recommend for each side dish.

How to make a more nutritious meal without dulling the flavor.

11/20/2025

Discover what it's like on a stroke unit, where patients can be "fine one second, and the next second, they're not." Follow Matthew Freeman, RN, and other physical, speech and occupational therapists as they care for patients with various neurological conditions and symptoms.

11/20/2025

We all know eating your greens is good for you, but how can a diet centered around plants meet your daily protein needs? Registered Dietitian Amanda Beaver answers your most asked questions about plant proteins.

🔥 What You'll Learn:
· The Best Plant-Based Proteins: Amanda’s favorites sources of plant-based proteins available at the store like edamame and soy.
· Plant-Based Diet Benefits: The benefits of a plant-based diet, including its effects on heart health, cancer risk and longevity.

· Plant Milks vs. Regular Milk: How different plant-based milks compare nutritionally to cow’s milk, and which one might be best for you.

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· Like this video if you found it helpful
· Comment below with your questions or experiences regarding plant-based diets

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11/20/2025

Did you know that type 2 diabetes is preventable? There are steps people can start taking today to keep prediabetes from progressing to diabetes.

Around 96 million adults have prediabetes — the predecessor to type 2 diabetes — but more than 80% don't know it.

11/19/2025

What's the deal with at-home gut microbiome tests? Dr. Eamonn Quigley shares his thoughts in AP.

At-home tests of the gut's microbiome are trending, but doctors say the technology is getting ahead of medical knowledge.

11/19/2025

Endoscopy complete. ✅ Should chest pain be the new normal? Spoiler: Not always. Here’s what to watch, when to chill, and when to act.

Learn the normal symptoms after an endoscopy and the critical warning signs the chest pain is something more serious.

11/18/2025

What if there were tests that could determine which foods to add or subtract from your diet for optimal health? That’s just one of many overarching claims of the various gut microbiome tests now available and gaining popularity online. But can an over-the-counter test really tell you how healthy (or unhealthy) your gut microbiome is? A gastroenterologist breaks down what you should know about these expensive consumer health tests.

11/18/2025

Move over, protein: Fiber is the newest macronutrient darling of the food world. Can increased fiber intake and other digestion-related trends, such as "fibermaxxing," really deliver better overall health?

Move over, protein: Fiber is the newest macronutrient darling of the food world. Content creators promoting optimal digestion suggest we maximize fiber intak...

11/18/2025

By the time you start experiencing symptoms, you’ve waited too long. If you’re a smoker or former smoker, early screening for lung cancer could be a life saver.

Just as mammography and colonoscopy can catch breast cancers and colorectal cancers before symptoms arise, the same is true for lung cancer screening.

11/17/2025

Running may get all the hype, but walking is Americans' favorite form of exercise, according to numerous surveys. It's low-impact, free and easy to get started, and it provides both long-term health benefits and the chance to unwind and recharge. Whether you're a seasoned walker or just getting started, how much do you really know about the popular form of exercise? In this On Health podcast episode, we learn what matters most when it comes to using walks to better your health. Learn more: http://spr.ly/61887zbbO

11/17/2025

Mouth taped shut while you sleep—genius hack or major fail? We dive into what the science says (and doesn’t) about this trend.

Mouth taping has become a popular trend, but is it a safe practice? A sleep medicine specialist examines the safety and claims around using mouth tape.