Meat Proteins Increase Risk of Heart Disease by 60%
Meat Proteins Increase Risk of Heart Disease by 60%
Research finds that frequent meat consumption results in a sharp uptick in the baseline risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies suggest determining the effect of amino acids in meat Read more
Gut bacteria play critical role in anti-seizure effects of ketogenic diet, UCLA scientists report
Gut bacteria play critical role in anti-seizure effects of ketogenic diet, UCLA scientists report
The study is the first to establish a link between susceptibility to seizures and the gut Visit Newsroom UCLA
Deep brain stimulation may offer treatment for type 2 diabetes, study suggests
Deep brain stimulation may offer treatment for type 2 diabetes, study suggests
A surprising — but welcome — side effect of a therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder may pave the way for a new approach to treating type 2 diabetes. Source: Deep brain stimulation Read more
Issues Related to Shift Work in People with Diabetes 
Issues Related to Shift Work in People with Diabetes 
Extensive literature show that shift work increase insulin resistance, the risk of Type 2 diabetes, and related metabolic abnormalities. Get advice on management related to shift work in Read more
No amount of alcohol, sausage or bacon is safe according to cancer experts
No amount of alcohol, sausage or bacon is safe according to cancer experts
Even small amounts of processed meats and booze increase the risk of a host of cancers outlined in World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) guidelines updated every decade. Source:No amount of alcohol, sausage or bacon is safe according to cancer Read more
Poor sleep may fuel harmful eating habits and diabetes
Poor sleep may fuel harmful eating habits and diabetes
Sleep deprivation can make you crave more junk food, warns a new study. Read more on Medical News Today
Green tea compound holds promise for preventing heart attacks
Green tea compound holds promise for preventing heart attacks
It’s not a huge newsflash that green tea has some pretty impressive health benefits, but a new study has identified a specific compound found in the tea that could be recruited into Read more
Is the Ketogenic Diet Safe for People With Diabetes?
Is the Ketogenic Diet Safe for People With Diabetes?
Ketogenic diet is a very low-carbohydrate, high-fat eating plan that may aid in weight loss and blood sugar control. Find out if it is right for you. Source: Is the Ketogenic Diet Safe for Read more
Boosting male fertility with diet and weight loss
Boosting male fertility with diet and weight loss
Just as men are equal partners in conception, they can be contributors to fertility problems, Visit CNN
5 highlights from the CDC’s latest report on heart disease
5 highlights from the CDC’s latest report on heart disease
The CDC’s most recent Health, United Statesreport, released this April, reveals the extent to which racial and ethnic disparities in the U.S. affect cardiovascular care and rates of Read more
CPAP Mask Not a Prescription for Heart Troubles
CPAP Mask Not a Prescription for Heart Troubles
Using a breathing device to treat sleep apnea may help you get a good night’s rest, but it might not lower your risk of dying from a stroke or heart condition, a new analysis suggests. Source: CPAP Mask Not a Prescription for Heart Read more
Food Allergy Myths and Facts
Food Allergy Myths and Facts
Dr. David Stukus explains five myths and facts about food allergies. He discusses blood and skin tests, egg allergy and vaccinations, shellfish allergies and iodine, and the role of Read more
Reducing Risk of Peanut Allergy – A Review of New Guidelines
Reducing Risk of Peanut Allergy – A Review of New Guidelines
New guidelines released in 2017 may help prevent the development of peanut allergy. The guidelines recommend early introduction of peanut-containing foods to infants as early as 4 and 6 Read more
Current Topics in Food Allergy Law
Current Topics in Food Allergy Law
A review of current legal cases and issues related to food allergies including accommodations at restaurants, private member clubs, preschools and more. Guest speakers: The Allergy Law Read more
Creating Pantry Solutions Without Milk, Eggs, Nuts, Wheat and Soy
Creating Pantry Solutions Without Milk, Eggs, Nuts, Wheat and Soy
Kids With Food Allergies hosted food allergy cookbook author Colette Martin for a free webinar. Colette showed us how to create replacements free of dairy, eggs, soy, wheat, gluten, and Read more
Oral Food Challenges for Food Allergy
Oral Food Challenges for Food Allergy
Guest speaker Dr. Irene Mikhail explains Oral Food Challenges. Oral food challenges are used to diagnose food allergy or to check if a food allergy has been outgrown. This educational Read more
Coping with Food Allergy Anxiety
Coping with Food Allergy Anxiety
Kids With Food Allergies (KFA) hosted a webinar on August 11, 2015 on Coping With Food Allergy Anxiety: Back to School and More. Source:Coping with Food Allergy Read more
Prepare for School with Food Allergies and Asthma
Prepare for School with Food Allergies and Asthma
Kids With Food Allergies (KFA), a division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America hosted a free educational webinar on July 1, 2014 featuring guest speakers David Stukus, MD and Read more
Preventing Food Allergies: Recommendations for Pregnancy and Infancy
Preventing Food Allergies: Recommendations for Pregnancy and Infancy
Which infants are at-risk for developing food allergies? Should pregnant women avoid certain foods? Should solid food for infants be introduced early or delayed? Which formulas are Read more
Parties, Play Dates, Babysitters: How to Transition Care for Children with Food Allergies
Parties, Play Dates, Babysitters: How to Transition Care for Children with Food Allergies
Kids With Food Allergies hosted a free webinar with guest speakers Dr. Michael Pistiner and Dr. Sarah Boudreau-Romano on the topic of how to train caregivers to hand off care for kids with Read more