Before 1980, the British royal family amounted to little more than dusty figures in history books and Shakespeare plays in the minds of most Americans.

Eating gluten-free may be a diet choice for some, but for the approximately 3 million Americans who have celiac disease -- and the almost 18 million more diagnosed with non-celiac gluten sensitivity -- a gluten-free diet is a health necessity. Staying completely gluten-free is not as easy as one might guess, though.

A tingly feeling when exercising is typically caused by a neurological or vascular problem. In its mildest or most harmless forms, the tingling could be the result of a bra strap that is too tight, or it could be related to blood pressure changes during the workout.

Chapped lips on a newborn are more than just uncomfortable; they can negatively affect feeding and sleeping and may lead to potentially serious infections. Because of this, treating a newborn's chapped lips as quickly as possible is important.

Nuts and seeds are ideal snacks. They provide vitamins, minerals and quick energy without unhealthy fat or empty calories. Although the nutmeat or seed is protected by a shell or fruit, unless they are raised organically they are treated with synthetic chemicals just as other non-organic crops.

If your toddler's coughing is accompanied by a runny nose, low fever, headache or a feeling of general malaise, she may have the flu or the common cold. In some cases, a cough may be the sign of a more serious condition, such as asthma. Consult your child's pediatrician to determine the severity of your child's cough.

Parsley is a tasty herb available in curly-leaved and flat-leaf, or Italian, varieties. It can be an annual or perennial depending on the temperature of the region it’s growing in, as it is not tolerant of very cold winters. Often used for garnishes and as part of salads, it has medicinal uses too.

A breastfed baby’s stools vary daily in color, consistency and frequency. A bright green stool in your teething baby is well within what is considered normal for breastfed babies, and often results from dietary causes.

Eating healthy combined with regular exercise is the key to healthy weight management in men. Choosing a nutrient-dense, calorie-controlled diet helps men look – and feel – their best. About 74 percent of U.S.

For many people, the smell of bacon frying in a pan is pure heaven. Bacon is eaten with breakfast meals and as an ingredient in salads, but there is concern that its high fat and sodium content is not healthy.

High in protein and low in carbs, scrambled eggs can provide a solid, nutritious start to your day. They can also be the major part of a meal that is relatively low in calories. The calorie count depends on how the eggs are prepared, which can make a difference in the nutritional value.

Plants may be found on land or in water, but their growth depends on the nutrient level of their environment, notes the Missouri Botanical Garden. Only a steady source of nutrition can keep plants growing. Interestingly, several of the same vitamins crucial to human development also affect plant health and growth.