Pediatrics
Ask the Pediatrician: Is it OK to give my children juice and sports drinks?
Q: My kids really don't like drinking water. Can I give them juice and sports drinks instead?
May 24, 2021
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Many U.S. adults aren't getting healthy amounts of fruits, vegetables
(HealthDay)—Nearly all U.S. adults get some vegetables every day, but the old "apple a day" adage is falling out of favor, a new government survey suggests.
Feb 5, 2021
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New dietary guidelines for Americans
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been updated to include, for the first time, recommendations across the lifespan.
Jan 12, 2021
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You know sugar is bad for your kids—here's what you can do
Saying "no" to crying kids in the supermarket candy aisle is an all-too-familiar scene for many parents. Good luck explaining obesity and diabetes risks to a screaming toddler.
Jan 4, 2021
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Ring in the new year with a 'Mocktail'
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 30, 2020 (American Heart Association News)—At a time when many people are stress-drinking, a New Year's Eve sangria that's alcohol-free is a healthy way to say farewell to 2020.
Dec 31, 2020
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Pediatrics
New US dietary guidelines: No candy, cake for kids under 2
Parents now have an extra reason to say no to candy, cake and ice cream for young children. The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at ...
Dec 30, 2020
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Where are kids getting the most 'empty calories'?
U.S. children and teenagers are still downing too many "empty calories"—primarily from sugary beverages, sweets and pizza, a new government study finds.
Jun 2, 2020
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Cardiology
Study weighs impact of sugar vs. whole fruit on blood pressure
Brace yourselves, folks. Another firehose of holiday menu choices is rushing your way. Savvy eaters are planning ahead, deliberating over age-old questions: Go for the cider and pumpkin cookies? Or opt for an apple and some ...
Nov 27, 2019
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Singapore to become first country to ban ads for very sugary drinks
Singapore will become the first country in the world to ban ads for the most unhealthy sugary drinks in its latest move to combat rising diabetes rates, the health ministry said Thursday.
Oct 10, 2019
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Sugar content of most supermarket yogurts well above recommended threshold
A comprehensive survey of ingredients in yogurts highlights high sugar levels in many—particularly organic yogurts and those marketed towards children.
Sep 18, 2018
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