Pediatricians' group warns against keto diet for kids with diabetes
Low-carb diets may be all the rage, but they're not for kids with diabetes, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Sep 18, 2023
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Low-carb diets may be all the rage, but they're not for kids with diabetes, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Sep 18, 2023
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Former UK prime minister Tony Blair has called for more taxes on junk food to tackle the UK's obesity crisis. This includes extending sugar taxes beyond just soft drinks, as well as taxing food that is high in salt and fat. ...
Sep 18, 2023
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Parent drinking behaviors, specifically frequent drinking and binge drinking, are associated with increased odds of drinking among adolescents, according to a study published online in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Sep 15, 2023
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Results from a large population-based cohort study including 60,000 men and women in central Sweden suggest that exposure to higher concentrations of disinfection byproducts in drinking water is associated with elevated risk ...
Sep 13, 2023
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Does drinking an excessive amount of alcohol increase the amount of fat deposits in the body? The answer is yes according to new findings from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). Researchers at Wake Forest University ...
Sep 12, 2023
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Hot weather can pose serious health risks for older adults.
Sep 11, 2023
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My kids are heading back to school, but we'll be packing lunches for them this year. I want to make sure I'm sending things that are healthy but also that they like and will eat. Do you have any specific recommendations?
Sep 6, 2023
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Menstruation is often seen as a negative experience, with symptoms that can be disruptive to daily life. Participation in sport and physical activity is particularly affected, with 78% of teenage girls reporting they avoid ...
Sep 6, 2023
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For people with severe alcohol use disorder, a new gene therapy trial could lead to an effective treatment that would involve chemically rebalancing the area of the brain associated with addiction.
Aug 29, 2023
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I am a 40-year-old overweight woman diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a little over a year ago. I have become more mindful about the food our family eats, limiting sugar and incorporating more fruits and vegetables into meals ...
Aug 23, 2023
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