News tagged with nutrition problems
Healthy lifestyle linked with longer survival among kidney disease patients
Certain lifestyle factors—such as not smoking, getting regular physical activity, and avoiding a low body weight—may help prolong the lives of individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 21, 2013 |
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Probing question: Is being overweight always bad for your health?
Fat. Sugar. Salt. Americans have a love-hate relationship with these ingredients. We know we should consume them in moderation. After all, we've been told again and again that being overweight or obese can ...
Overweight and Obesity
Mar 08, 2013 |
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US kids consuming fewer calories, report finds
(HealthDay)—Finally, some good news in the war on childhood obesity: Kids in the United States now consume fewer calories each day than they did 12 years ago, according to a new government report.
Health
Feb 21, 2013 |
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Supplements and cow's milk play biggest roles in determining vitamin D levels in children
Taking a vitamin D supplement and drinking cow's milk are the two most important factors that determine how much vitamin D is in a child's body, new research has found.
Pediatrics
Jan 14, 2013 |
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Violent TV shows keep young kids awake: study
(HealthDay) -- There's more evidence that watching violent or age-inappropriate images on TV, in movies or on computers can significantly disrupt children's sleep.
Pediatrics
Aug 06, 2012 |
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Sleeping too much or too little can be bad for your heart
Getting too little sleep – or even too much – appears to spell trouble for the heart. New data reveal that adults who get less than six hours of sleep a night are at significantly greater risk of stroke, heart attack ...
Sleep apnea
Mar 26, 2012 |
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Eating problems persist three months after stroke and 56 percent still face malnutrition risk
People who suffered a stroke continued to experience eating problems and more than half still risked malnutrition after three months, even though there had been a marked improvement in most of their physical functions. That ...
Health
Feb 16, 2012 |
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Study: Mexican-American youth add pounds as they lose native eating habits
(Medical Xpress) -- A University of South Carolina study shows that Mexican-American youth gain pounds as they move away from the dietary habits of their native country, a move that is putting them at risk for serious health ...
Health
Feb 14, 2012 |
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Myths and truths of obesity and pregnancy
Ironically, despite excessive caloric intake, many obese women are deficient in vitamins vital to a healthy pregnancy. This and other startling statistics abound when obesity and pregnancy collide. Together, they present ...
Sleep apnea
Dec 21, 2011 |
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'Drunkorexia:' A recipe for disaster
It is well known that eating disorders are common among teens and college students. Heavy alcohol consumption is another well-known unhealthy habit of this age group. A new study from the University of Missouri shows that ...
Health
Oct 17, 2011 |
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Against the grain, 'caveman' diet gains traction
Could Paleolithic man hold the key to today's nutrition problems?
Health
Sep 15, 2011 |
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