Health
Kids' sleep guidelines spell out shut-eye guidance by age
Parental warning: Don't lose sleep over new guidelines on how much shut-eye your kids should be getting.
Jun 13, 2016
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Dentistry
Fluoride use was consequence of flawed nutritional guidelines, researcher says
Prominent organizations including the World Health Organization and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have dismissed low-carbohydrate diets that prevent tooth decay in favor of recommending high-carbohydrate diets which ...
Nov 5, 2022
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Cardiology
Canadian cardiovascular society sets new guidelines for atrial fibrillation management and treatment
The Canadian Journal of Cardiology has just released the 2016 Focused Update to the Canadian Cardiovascular Society's (CCS) atrial fibrillation (AF) guidelines. This update provides evidence-based guidelines for Canadian ...
Sep 6, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Physical inactivity linked to more severe COVID-19 infection and death
Physical inactivity is linked to more severe COVID-19 infection and a heightened risk of dying from the disease, finds a large US study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Apr 13, 2021
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Diabetes
Diabetes care gets major update: More aggressive approach to weight loss, cholesterol, disparities recommended
The American Diabetes Association on Monday released new standards of care to reflect changes in technology, improved medications and a deeper understanding of the social factors that contribute to disease and diabetes control.
Dec 13, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychologists report an error in the NICE guidelines for autism
Reporting in the Lancet Psychiatry today, psychologists at the University of Bath highlight that a widely used technique for autism screening is being misused, which may have prevented many people from receiving an autism ...
Mar 18, 2021
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Health
WHO warns against using artificial sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners, used to replace sugar in a vast range of products, do not help in losing weight and can have serious health effects, according to the World Health Organization.
May 16, 2023
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Health
What's this 'longevity' diet, and will it really make you live longer?
You may have heard about the longevity diet, and its promise of an extended life span—but what exactly is it and is it any different to other diets promoting good health?
Sep 22, 2022
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Health
Not all saturated fats are equal when it comes to heart health
The type of saturated fats we eat can affect our risk of a heart attack, according to a study published in the International Journal of Cardiology. People whose diets contain relatively little palmitic and stearic acid—saturated ...
Jan 28, 2019
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Pediatrics
Recommendations issued for advanced imaging for pediatric patients in ED
In a policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online June 27 in Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for optimizing advanced imaging use for pediatric patients in the emergency department.
Jun 28, 2024
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