JULY 15TH, 2024POSTED BY BRIAN CONSIGLIO-U. MISSOURI(Credit: Getty Images) TAGS : ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)BODY WEIGHTCHILDREN’S HEALTHSLEEPUNIVERSITY : UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI Unmedicated youth with ADHD not only have significantly higher rates of obesity, but they also tend to exceed screen time recommendations and fall short of meeting crucial sleep guidelines, according to new research....
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VEGETARIAN DIET BENEFITS AREN’T THE SAME FOR EVERYONE
JULY 12TH, 2024POSTED BY ERICA TECHO-U. GEORGIA(Credit: Getty Images) TAGS : FOOD, GENESUNIVERSITY : UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA When it comes to determining if a vegetarian diet is right for you, genetics are an important part of the equation, according to a new study. For many, vegetarianism leads to health benefits like lowered cholesterol and decreased...
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‘We have treatments’: Doctors urge patients with chronic vomiting to not suffer in silence
by American Gastroenterological Association Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released new clinical guidance to help clinicians and patients recognize the signs and symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS). CVS is a common and disabling condition, affecting up to 2% of the population, but most patients experience years of delays in receiving...
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Dealing With Leg Pain After Exercise? Here Are 4 Drinks to Stop Leg Cramps
Written by Brian Clista, MD | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPHPublished on February 22, 2024 Key takeaways: It’s not clear why people develop leg cramps. Theories include dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and muscle fatigue. Some drinks can stop leg cramps when they start. These drinks include electrolyte drinks, coconut water, and pickle juice. There’s evidence...
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Promised Cures, Tainted Cells: How Cord Blood Banks Mislead Parents
July 15, 2024in News Millions of pregnant women get the pitch through their OB-GYN: Put a bit of your newborn’s umbilical cord on ice, as a biological insurance policy. If your child one day faces cancer, diabetes or even autism, the precious stem cells in the cord blood could become a tailor-made cure. Many families...
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Could OTC nasal sprays ease colds and flu and cut antibiotic use?
JULY 15, 2024 by Carole Tanzer Miller Over-the-counter nasal sprays could be a potent weapon against a major public health threat—antibiotic resistance, researchers report. Their analysis, which looked at data from nearly 14,000 adults, found that common nasal sprays could help keep upper respiratory tract infections at bay, reducing the need for antibiotics. Antibiotic resistance...
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Top 5 hearing aids according to hearing experts 2024
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NEWS There are several over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription hearing aids in the market today which can make it difficult for you to make a choice. While a pair of basic hearing aids costs about $1,000, premium hearing aids can cost over $6,000 per pair. Choosing the most expensive hearing aid doesn’t guarantee...
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Off-the-shelf wearable trackers provide clinically-useful information for patients with heart disease
JULY 15, 2024 by University of Birmingham Overview of the RATE-AF randomized trial wearable study. mcg = micrograms; mg = milligrams; RATE-AF = RAte control Therapy Evaluation in permanent Atrial Fibrillation. Credit: Nature Medicine (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03094-4A study published in Nature Medicine examined if a commercially-available fitness tracker and smartphone could continuously monitor the response...
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4 Ways to Get Rid of a Cavity — Plus Natural Remedies That Can Help
Written by Zack Youngblood, DMD | Reviewed by Karla Robinson, MD Published on February 22, 2024 Key takeaways: Fluoride treatment can help to get rid of an early cavity. Other treatments like fillings, crowns, or a root canal can help when your cavity is more advanced.Some natural remedies like clove oil and green tea can...
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Three signs your diet is causing too much muscle loss—and what to do about it
JULY 12, 2024 by Nick Fuller, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen trying to lose weight, it’s natural to want to see quick results. So when the number on the scales drops rapidly, it seems like we’re on the right track. But as with many things related to weight loss, there’s a flip side: rapid...