A well-balanced diet is a powerful thing. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and even meats offer nutrients that can keep your body properly fueled and working optimally. Along the same vein, harmful or inferior foods, such as those that are heavily processed, can interfere with natural processes and gum up the system.

If you have an underactive thyroid, a condition called hypothyroidism, you may be wondering if changes to your diet could help. Learn more about this issue and how best to address it.

You can’t always believe everything you see on the internet—especially on social media sites. On TikTok, a diet called the “Oatzempic” challenge has become more and more popular with its play on words from the Ozempic shots that have shown to result in significant weight loss. While influencers may claim that they’ve lost 40 pounds in two months or other startlingly fast results with the Oatzempic challenge, medical professionals are more cautious and practical about this diet. Keep reading to learn why you should be too.