What can make a young person vulnerable to eating disorders? Teasing them about any extra pounds they may carry, researchers say. “Our findings add to the growing evidence that weight-based mistreatment is not helpful and is often harmful to the health of young people,” said study leader Laura Hooper, a PhD student at the University… read on > read on >
Antibody treatments are safe and effective for transplant patients with mild to moderate COVID-19, a new study shows. Monoclonal antibodies help prevent the SARS-CoV-2 virus from attaching to cells, which helps block the spread of infection. The findings are important, researchers said, because transplant patients with COVID are more likely to be severely ill or… read on > read on >
After years of improvement, Americans with diabetes may be losing some ground in controlling the condition, a new government-funded study shows. Researchers found that between 1999 and the early 2010s, U.S. adults with diabetes made substantial gains: A growing percentage had their blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol down to recommended levels. Since then, the… read on > read on >
Breast cancer patients who have adequate levels of vitamin D — the “sunshine vitamin” — at the time of their diagnosis have better long-term outcomes, a new study finds. Combined with the results of prior research, the new findings suggest “an ongoing benefit for patients who maintain sufficient levels [of vitamin D] through and beyond… read on > read on >
Hoping to eat your way to a healthier heart? Diets rich in plant foods may beat low-fat eating regimens for cutting the risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study finds. Saturated fat, the kind largely found in animal products, has long been viewed as the enemy of the heart, since it can raise… read on > read on >
People who have Crohn’s disease often seek to ease their symptoms by changing what they eat, and new research suggests the Mediterranean diet may be their best bet. The study evaluated one of the commonly used diets for Crohn’s disease, known as the specific carbohydrate diet (SCD), comparing it with the Mediterranean diet, which is… read on > read on >
ADHD medications might help lessen the risk of suicide in children with serious behavioral issues, a new study suggests. Researchers found that medications like Ritalin and Adderall, commonly prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), were linked to a lower risk of suicidal behavior among 9- and 10-year-olds with substantial “externalizing” symptoms. That included children with high… read on > read on >
Your teens’ route to a healthy or unhealthy weight may be in their hands — literally. New research out of South Korea shows that teens who spend too much time on their smartphones are also more prone to eating habits that increase their odds for obesity. One nutritionist who helps treat obesity in the young… read on > read on >
(HealthDay News) – If you’re like most American adults, it might be time to reach for a piece of fruit, a plate of vegetables or a bowl of whole grains. Only 7% of adults get enough fiber, a type of carbohydrate that passes through the body undigested and supports not only regular bowel movements, but… read on > read on >
Fewer temptations at checkout? People may spend more money when they buy their groceries online, but they also tend to buy fewer unhealthy, “impulse-sensitive” foods like candy and cookies, new research shows. For the study, the researchers looked at the shopping habits of 137 primary household shoppers in Maine to compare their in-store and online… read on > read on >
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