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 proper 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
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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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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Health
Cow colostrum can be used to supplement mother's own milk in premature infants, studies show
Every year, 15 million infants are born prematurely. One million of them end up dying. In the early life of these small infants, proper nutrition is crucial. It is essential for the infants' survival and for the development ...
Jul 14, 2023
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Health
Half of parents regularly give kids a dietary supplement
Kids can be stubborn when it comes to eating the healthy foods on their plate.
Apr 18, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Poor sanitation blamed for India's mystery fever deaths
While authorities in Uttar Pradesh are narrowing down on dengue as the 'mystery disease' behind the deaths of more than 50 people, mostly children, in the last fortnight, they are not ruling out scrub typhus or other monsoon-related ...
Sep 7, 2021
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Health
Federal dietary guidelines emphasize healthy eating habits but fall short on added sugars
The American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, responded to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) released today by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture ...
Dec 30, 2020
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Biomedical technology
3-D printed stents that treat inflammation
Radiation esophagitis, characterized by the inflammation of the esophagus, is the most common acute adverse effect of radiation therapy that causes swallowing problems. This eventually causes dehydration and leaves the body ...
Nov 10, 2020
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Cardiology
New strategies suggested for critical heart care in the ICU
Patients in cardiac intensive care units (CICUs) could benefit from the CICU health care team using a daily checklist to prevent infections and other common complications, according to a new American Heart Association Scientific ...
Oct 29, 2020
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