Kids With Food Allergies Web Resources
Kids With Food Allergies Web Resources
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Better Food Assistance Programs Might Lower Childhood Obesity Rates
Better Food Assistance Programs Might Lower Childhood Obesity Rates
In 2009, food packages from the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program were made more healthy by adding fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and by reducing the amount of juice, milk and Read on HealthDay News
Insufficient evidence vitamin D, calcium prevent fractures
Insufficient evidence vitamin D, calcium prevent fractures
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said today that it recommends against low doses of vitamin D or calcium for the prevention of fractures in post-menopausal Read more
Higher HbA1c means increase diabetic ketoacidosis risk
Higher HbA1c means increase diabetic ketoacidosis risk
  LOS ANGELES — Adults with type 1 diabetes and HbA1c levels of at least 9% are more likely to develop diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA, than those who reach lower targets, according to Visit External
Dapagliflozin (Farxiga) Improves Glucose Outcomes in Type 1 Diabetes
Dapagliflozin (Farxiga) Improves Glucose Outcomes in Type 1 Diabetes
When this pill was added to insulin for patients with type 1 diabetes, their blood sugar improved without increasing the rate of low blood Read on HealthDay News
Many Women With Heart Disease Falling Short on Exercise
Many Women With Heart Disease Falling Short on Exercise
Too many women with heart disease aren't heeding exercise guidelines, and that could translate into even more health problems down the road, new research Read on HealthDay News
Breastfeeding Vital for Brain Development for Premature Infants
Breastfeeding Vital for Brain Development for Premature Infants
Feeding premature babies mostly breast milk during the first month of life appears to stimulate more robust brain growth, suggests a recent Read more at Deccan Chronicle
Even a Little More Exercise Might Help Your Brain Stay Young
Even a Little More Exercise Might Help Your Brain Stay Young
Alzheimer's and dementia are not an inevitable part of normal aging, and a little exercise might help keep them at bay, a new study HealthDay News
Cool Sculpting–Can They Really Freeze the Fat Off?
Cool Sculpting–Can They Really Freeze the Fat Off?
CoolSculpting works by freezing areas of fat without damaging surrounding tissues. No surgery is required, but the cost is significant. This article from Medical News Today discusses the Read more at Medical News Today
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Pops Diabetes wins FDA clearance for blood glucose monitoring system
Pops Diabetes wins FDA clearance for blood glucose monitoring system
Pops Diabetes Care said this week that the FDA cleared its Pops! one blood glucose monitoring system. The Minneapolis-based company’s device can be attached directly to the back of a mobile phone and interacts with the user through a coaching app.” Original Article: Pops Diabetes wins FDA clearance for blood glucose monitoring Read more
Chemicals in Food May Harm Children, Pediatricians’ Group Says
Chemicals in Food May Harm Children, Pediatricians’ Group Says
  Food and food packaging manufacturers have always argued the point that there isn’t any proof that substances in their products are harmful.  Pediatricians don’t Read more
Insulin’s High Cost Leads To Lethal Rationing
Insulin’s High Cost Leads To Lethal Rationing
NPR published the story of Alec Smith who was 23 when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and only 26 when he Read more
Harnessing Exercise Games To Help Kids (and Parents!) Lose Weight
Harnessing Exercise Games To Help Kids (and Parents!) Lose Weight
  Obese kids may be able to drop weight with the help of an unlikely aid: video games. Special exercise video games helped overweight children drop pounds – and improve their Read more
Muscle Cramps: What Causes Them and What Stops Them
Muscle Cramps: What Causes Them and What Stops Them
The commonly accepted theory for what causes them includes fluid imbalances; dehydration and not enough electrolytes. However, recent evidence seems to suggest there's more to Read more
Your Gut Bacteria Might Be Making Your Weight Loss Efforts More Difficult
Your Gut Bacteria Might Be Making Your Weight Loss Efforts More Difficult
If you've ever felt like your weight loss was disproportionally small compared to your efforts, or the results others seem able to achieve, it might not just be in your Read more
Experts are Undecided on Artificial Sweeteners, Potential Harmful Effects Still Under Debate
Experts are Undecided on Artificial Sweeteners, Potential Harmful Effects Still Under Debate
While experts haven't found strongly conclusive evidence that artificial sweeteners are hurting us, there are a few bothersome pieces of evidence suggesting these sweeteners might have long Read more
Food Labels: What They Tell You, How to Read Them
Food Labels: What They Tell You, How to Read Them
Looking at a food label for the first time such an overwhelming experience, even if you know something about nutrition. Grams, percent of daily value… it’s enough to make anyone Read more
Your Circadian Rhythm Might Be Thrown Off By the Time of Day You Eat
Your Circadian Rhythm Might Be Thrown Off By the Time of Day You Eat
    This topic is inspired by an excellent article by Anahad O’Connor, published in the New York Times, July 24th 2018 Summary More research is coming out with the Read more
A Low Carb Diet Might Pose an Increased Morality Risk
A Low Carb Diet Might Pose an Increased Morality Risk
A study by The Lancet of Health suggests that a low carb diet, commonly seen as healthy, might pose an increased morality Read more