Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Which winter sports are safest to play during COVID-19?
Which winter sports are safest to play during the pandemic?
Dec 15, 2020
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Health
Generalized diet recommendations are doing little to change the obesity problem, says researcher
Brendan Fraser's portrayal of an obese man in "The Whale" sparked an online debate about whether the film is "fatphobic" or an important narrative that addresses the issue of eating disorders. Regardless of whether the film ...
Mar 20, 2023
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Pediatrics
Coached extracurricular activities may help prevent pre-adolescent smoking and drinking
Dartmouth researchers have found that tweens (preadolescents aged 10-14) who participate in a coached team sport a few times a week or more are less likely to try smoking. Their findings on the relationship between extracurricular ...
Apr 30, 2014
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Health
New dietary analysis tool for athletes debuts
A new website application for athletes called Dietary Analysis Tool for Athletes (D.A.T.A.) has been validated as accurately recording dietary intake based on the 24-hour recall method. "This tool offers sports dietitians ...
Apr 21, 2013
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Health
No good evidence that mouthguards and helmets ward off concussion
Mouthguards and helmets can help ward off other serious head and facial injuries, but there is no good evidence that they can help prevent concussion, and paradoxically, they may even encourage players to take greater risks.
Mar 11, 2013
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Vaccination
South Africa to start jabs for kids as young as 12
South Africa will begin vaccinating children as young as 12 next week and also offer COVID-19 boosters against certain immune disorders, the health minister announced Friday.
Oct 15, 2021
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Health
Keeping fit is more than physical—it's a state of mind
According to a new study differences in what motivates individuals and how they self-regulate behavior influence how they keep fit. The study appearing in the journal Heliyon, published by Elsevier, associates personal characteristics ...
Apr 30, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Minimal transmission risk for COVID on playing fields
A study by the Universities of Basel and Saarland shows that there is almost no risk of transmission of the COVID-19 virus on the field. They suggest that blanket quarantine measures for opposing teams are not justified if ...
Nov 2, 2021
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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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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Finland to vaccinate children aged five to 12
Finland will expand its vaccination programme to include children aged five to 12 as the country faces record COVID infections, health officials said on Wednesday.
Dec 22, 2021
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