Pediatrics
On nutrition: Why kids love sweets
My nine-year-old grandson recently told me the bits of spinach in my tortellini soup were his "worst nightmare." A bit over-dramatic, don't you think?
Oct 20, 2023
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Medications
Breakthrough drug helps children with new-onset type 1 diabetes: Phase 3 trial
Children who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes need less supplemental insulin to keep their blood sugar in a healthy range if they use the immunotherapy drug teplizumab, a new study reports.
Oct 18, 2023
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Health
New research investigates the impact of food security on college students' health, stress and well-being
A new study from University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers highlights the impact of food security on college students' health and well-being.
Oct 17, 2023
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Dentistry
Worried about your child's teeth? Focus on these three things
One in three Australian children have tooth decay by the time they start school. This rises to more than 40% by the time they're 8 or 9.
Oct 17, 2023
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Health
New personal diet calculator checks how your diet stacks up against guidelines
The Dietary Pattern Calculator (DiPaC), developed by a cross-Canadian team led by University of British Columbia assistant professor Dr. Mahsa Jessri, is a screening tool that can help anyone make healthier food choices and ...
Oct 13, 2023
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Diabetes
Sweeteners may affect your gut biome and raise blood sugar levels
It's well-known that "full fat" fizzy drinks such as colas, lemonades and energy drinks raise the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. People who have one can or more a day have a 26% increased risk of developing ...
Oct 12, 2023
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Diabetes
Children with prediabetes and obesity may be more likely to progress to diabetes
A new Journal of the Endocrine Society study highlights how to identify children at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes and strategies for prevention, such as anti-obesity or anti-diabetes medication and lifestyle changes.
Oct 12, 2023
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Medications
Common diabetes drug could treat gum disease and help with healthy aging, study claims
A new method of controlling inflammation and sugar levels for oral and systemic disease prevention using a common diabetes drug has been discovered by a team of researchers at King's College London.
Oct 10, 2023
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Cardiology
Researchers define normal natriuretic peptide level range across lifespan of healthy US population
Natriuretic peptides are hormones with a range of key functions vital for regulating cardiometabolic health, including regulating blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and increasing utilization of lipids and metabolism. However, ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Diabetes
Should children with diabetes or pre-diabetes go on a low-carb diet?
A child's diet is important because it helps them grow, stay healthy and have the energy to play, learn and do the things they love. If you're the parent or caregiver of a child with diabetes—or one who faces risks for ...
Oct 9, 2023
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