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Close-up photo of the hands of a young Hispanic man in a white t-shirt and shirt holding his stomach. He is sitting on the sofa at home, his body bent over from pain
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin shares five common causes of digestive upset.
Close-up photo of the hands of a young Hispanic man in a white t-shirt and shirt holding his stomach. He is sitting on the sofa at home, his body bent over from pain
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2025 has been a banner year for changing recommendations in medicine. Dr. Hoffman shares some of the most recent changes in medical orthodoxy.
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Digestive enzymes can be beneficial for many conditions—but does everyone need to take them? Find out in this issue of Ask Leyla.
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Discover eight factors that are making teens more anxious and depressed, while undermining their focus and intelligence.
Closeup portrait of sad and thoughtful teen guy, hand under cheek, looking down feel headache, isolated on grey wall. Upset boy experiencing adolescence crisis as mess lines coming out of head.
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If you find yourself waking up hungry while intermittent fasting, check out these tips from Leyla for managing hunger.
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