Dentistry
Dental issues plague America's nursing home residents
Good oral health is one of the keys to healthy aging, but a sobering new study shows that many U.S. nursing home residents have significant dental issues.
Sep 18, 2023
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News tagged with nutrition
Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: Helping kids adjust to school
My family is gearing up for the new school year, and I'm a bit worried about how my kids will adjust to being back in the classroom after the summer break. They seem excited yet nervous, and I want to ensure they adjust smoothly. ...
Sep 6, 2023
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Health
Study demonstrates adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits
Breast milk is widely acknowledged as the most beneficial nutrition for infants, but many families face medical or logistical challenges in breastfeeding. In the U.S., just 45% of infants continue to be exclusively breastfed ...
Aug 31, 2023
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Surgery
Thinking about weight-loss surgery? 4 things to consider
Anyone who's struggled with reaching or maintaining a healthy weight probably has heard comments like, "If you want to lose weight, just eat less and exercise more" or "Losing weight is all about willpower." But weight loss ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Health
Q&A: Dietary cholesterol and how it fits in with a healthy diet
For more than half a century, scientists have debated the role of dietary cholesterol in a healthy diet. Because it was often associated with saturated fat, limiting dietary cholesterol—especially by restricting egg consumption—seemed ...
Aug 28, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why do people crave sugar and carbs when they're sick?
Your nose is running, your head hurts and you feel like you're coming down with a cold. You're settling in on the couch for a sick day. Then you reach for the snacks.
Aug 25, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Preterm babies given certain fatty acids found to have better vision
Preterm babies given a supplement with a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have better visual function by the age of two and a half. This has been shown by a study at the University of Gothenburg.
Aug 24, 2023
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Health
Why it's essential to plan ahead for snack time
Whether in the classroom or on the playground, children need enough energy—and proper nutrition—to get them through the day.
Aug 23, 2023
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Health
Calories and kilojoules: How do we know the energy content of food, and how accurate are the labels?
Everything we consume contains energy our bodies use to move, grow and maintain health. To work out how much energy is in different foods and drinks, we need to first look at a few core concepts.
Aug 22, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Professor offers tips for safely returning to exercise postpartum
After giving birth to her first child, Shefali Christopher, an associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Tufts University School of Medicine, was disheartened at the lack of guidance for new mothers ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Nutrition
Nutrition (also called nourishment or aliment) is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in the form of food) to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with a healthy diet.
The diet of an organism refers to what it eats. Dietitians are health professionals who specialize in human nutrition, meal planning, economics, preparation, and so on. They are trained to provide safe, evidence-based dietary advice and management to individuals (in health and disease), as well as to institutions.
Poor diet can have an injurious impact on health, causing deficiency diseases such as scurvy, beriberi, and kwashiorkor; health-threatening conditions like obesity and metabolic syndrome, and such common chronic systemic diseases as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
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