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Chris Iliades
MD
Chris is a retired, board-certified ear, nose, and throat surgeon. He was also a clinical research director and investigator. He has been a medical writer and journalist for more than 15 years.
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The Air of Truth on Humidifiers for Coughs
Health
By Chris Iliades
Senior Cross-country Cyclist Eating a Banana
Are Bananas Good for Ulcers?
Health
By Chris Iliades
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Are Nuts Good or Bad for Ulcers?
Health
By Chris Iliades
Rolled oats, ears of wheat and wooden spoon
Special Peptic Ulcer Diet? Foods Don't Cause Ulcers but Can Affect Symptoms
Health
By Chris Iliades
Tired jogger
What to Do If Exercise Leads to Headaches
Health
By Chris Iliades
Whey Protein Powder
Considering Whey Protein Powder for Diabetes? Here Are the Facts
Nutrition
By Chris Iliades
Waking up woman pouring coffee in the morning.
Caffeine and Your Heart: How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?
Health
By Chris Iliades
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Cold Hands? Here’s How to Improve Circulation in Your Arms Naturally
Health
By Chris Iliades
Freshly harvested cherries in a clay bowl from your home garden.
Do Cherries Help GERD Symptoms or Make Them Worse?
Health
By Chris Iliades
Gardener wearing overalls in sunlight burning calories in hot temperatures
Do You Burn More Calories in Hot or Cold Temperatures?
Weight Management
By Chris Iliades
Group of vegetables on wooden table
Try a Plant-Based Diet to Reverse Atherosclerosis
Health
By Chris Iliades
Happy girlfriends are taking selfie/making video call and make fun together in a fun fair
Sugars and Cholesterol: What’s the Connection?
Health
By Chris Iliades
Sporty woman making healthy green fresh smoothie by blender for healthy drink, including vegetable and fruits
Should You Add String Bean Juice to Your Diabetes Diet?
Nutrition
By Chris Iliades
Young woman sick in bed holding glass of water.
Should You Take Nitric Oxide Supplements?
Nutrition
By Chris Iliades
Raw cereals or beans in glass jars close up. Vegan and vegetarian food.
Diabetes and Meal Planning: Does Eating Protein With Carbs Help Blood Sugar?
Nutrition
By Chris Iliades
Woman drinking juice and holding shopping bag near her bicycle
Can Drinking Soda Cause a Stomach Ulcer?
Health
By Chris Iliades
close up of raw jerusalem artichoke on wooden table as example of what to eat for ibs diarrhea
Does IBS Cause Yellow Diarrhea After Meals?
Health
By Chris Iliades
Young woman lying down on her bed and suffering from period pains at home
Back Pain From Gas: Why It Happens and How to Treat It
Health
By Chris Iliades
overhead photo of wooden bowl and spoon of raw yellow nutritional yeast on wooden table
Is There a Connection Between Nutritional Yeast and Yeast Infections?
Health
By Chris Iliades
Shot of an attractive young woman suffering from stomach cramps at home.
Ulcer Pain? It’s Not What You’re Eating
Health
By Chris Iliades
Adult Woman checking blood pressure on Auto blood pressure Machine at home
Taking Blood Pressure at Home: What You Need to Know
Health
By Chris Iliades
woman jogging on road through snowy winter rural landscape on sunny cold day
The Link Between Swollen Hands and Exercise
Health
By Chris Iliades
You're well on your way back to full health
A New Way to Know If Your Cholesterol Level Is Risky
Health
By Chris Iliades
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Enzyme Therapy for Diabetes: Who Really Needs It?
Health
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