Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Can mosquitoes spread coronavirus?
The pathogens mosquitoes spread by sucking our blood cause over half a million deaths each year and hundreds of millions of cases of severe illness.
Mar 31, 2020
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America's poorest children won't get nutritious meals with school cafeterias closed due to the coronavirus
Schools aren't only places where kids learn. They are also places where kids eat.
Mar 13, 2020
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Several US states close schools to halt coronavirus
At least six US states have ordered schools to close in an attempt to curb the spread of the new coronavirus which has infected more than 1,660 people across the country.
Mar 13, 2020
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Child participation in organized activities interferes with family meals
Parents and children who share regular family meals are known to have better health and diet quality than those who have family members who eat at separate times. However, the schedule of team sports or other enriching organized ...
Feb 24, 2020
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Processed vs. ultra-processed food, and why it matters to your health
The difference between "processed" and "ultra-processed" foods might sound like an issue best left to linguists or hungry English teachers. But for the sake of your health, it's worth understanding.
Jan 29, 2020
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Eating out: A recipe for poor nutrition, study finds
Whether you're stopping at a casual fast-food place or sitting down to eat in a full-service restaurant, eating out is an easy way to fill up when you're hungry. But those meals may not deliver much nutritional value, a ...
Jan 29, 2020
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Snacking: the modern habit that could be putting your health and waistline at risk
Cakes, biscuits and energy bars are, for many people, just staples of everyday life—the snacks that keep them going through the day.
Oct 23, 2019
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Six components of healthy family meals
Turning the TV off, taking time to eat, not arguing at the table: Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the University of Mannheim have evaluated studies examining the quality of family meals. ...
Oct 15, 2019
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Fast food leads to slow testosterone
Obese men hoping to sire children—beware. Obesity is known to be associated with impaired testicular function, potentially resulting in androgen deficiency and sub-fertility. Now it is clear that fast food meals consumed ...
Oct 14, 2019
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To fight effects of sleep deprivation, reach for healthy snacks
In a study of 245 Stanford physicians, researchers found that a better diet is associated with reduced side effects of sleep deprivation.
Oct 8, 2019
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