Dietary Changes May Beat Meds in Treating IBS
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 -- The right diet may be the best medicine for easing the painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research shows. In the study, two different eating plans beat standard medications in treating the debilitating... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
From a 'matchbox' of cheese to a strict limit of just one slice of toast a day, we reveal the shockingly small portion sizes recommended by UK diet chiefs. So how do YOUR meals measure up?
Serving suggestions say we should be cooking just 75g of pasta, which is two to three tablespoons. It's the same for rice, with just two to three tablespoons being a recommended portion which is about 50g. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High breast density tied to impaired recurrence-free cancer survival
This study may lead to insights on risk factors related to tumor biology, mammographic patterns at diagnosis, and breast cancer recurrence, which in turn could be used to tailor surveillance,” the Lång team wrote.
Surveillance programs post-breast cancer treatment have become more important as reports indicate the number of women living with breast cancer is rising. The researchers highlighted that identifying links between mammographic features and recurrence could help design follow-up strategies. This could lead to earlier detection of recurrence.
Lång and colleagues analyzed associations between mammographic feat...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Womens Imaging Source Type: news
A healthy media diet
There's exponentially more quality news and information available to more people than at any point in history. Yet more people than ever seem baffled by what's real, meaningful and trustworthy. This paradox helps explain everything from tribal politics to general anxiety about the state of…#mikeallen #nytimes #maggiehaberman #jonathanswan #alexthompson #jeffstein #jakesherman #johnbresnahan #punchbowl #jessicalessin (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Baby aged just eight months is seen by NHS obesity clinic - but expert says 'it's not unheard of'
The NHS service in Somerset, called Splash, is one of only a few in the country offering under-fours and their families access to dietary and psychological support. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Early Evidence Supports Ketogenic Diet for Mental Illness Early Evidence Supports Ketogenic Diet for Mental Illness
A pilot study suggests the ketogenic diet may ease symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and reduce weight gain associated with metabolic syndrome.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Doctors Need to Get Better at Recognizing Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
Whether fictional or fact-based, Munchausen syndrome by proxy grips the public. Media depictions in The Sixth Sense and Sharp Objects and real-life news coverage of Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s December 2023 release from jail are hard to look away from. The most well-known cases—real or dramatized—are often the starkest ones, but Munchausen by proxy comes in subtler, harder-to-detect forms too.
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“The media are fascinated, but they tend to depict the most extreme cases,” says Dr. Marc D. Feldman, distinguished life fellow of the American Psychiatric Ass...
Source: TIME: Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sarah Klein Tags: Uncategorized freelance healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Doing the Mediterranean diet? Dietitians reveal the 70 essential items you need to get all the cholesterol-lowering benefits
It's the diet du jour of the last three decades and famed for being particularly simple to follow. But how do you know where to start - groceries wise? Dietitians have revealed all... (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FNS: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages
Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) revising regulations governing the WIC food packages. The revisions align the WIC food package regulations with the currentDietary Guidelines for Americans and reflect recommendations made by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) in its 2017 report, "Review of WIC Food Packages: Improving Balance and Choice" while promoting nutrition security and equity. Among other things, this rule intends to provide WIC participants with a wider variety of foods that align with the latest nutritional scienc...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 18, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Experts say soda addict Donald Trump 'falling asleep' in court could've been due to a caffeine crash - because he was without his beloved Diet Cokes
Donald Trump 's penchant for Diet Coke may explain why he appeared to fall asleep in court this week, a sleep expert has told DailyMail.com. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
No, You Don ’ t Need to Chug Olive Oil
Forget morning coffee. Across the internet, people are broadcasting a different routine: drinking a shot of extra virgin olive oil after they climb out of bed.
Gulping down the oil that’s usually reserved for cooking has been a “gamechanger,” one TikToker said. “It gives my body a kickstart,” another chimed in. Others claim a shot (or more) of olive oil per day improves their gut health, boosts their metabolism, and makes their skin glow. Even celebrities, like Kourtney Kardashian and Ryan Seacrest, have trumpeted their love of olive oil shots.
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Source: TIME: Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Angela Haupt Tags: Uncategorized Evergreen healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Busting plant-based diet myths
Many people eat a plant-based diet for health benefits and cultural and religious beliefs, while others just enjoy the savory taste of fruits and vegetables. However, there are some people who shy away from a plant-based diet because of misconceptions. Dr. Christine Nguyen, a Mayo Clinic family physician, talks about myths surrounding plant-based diets. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/JxvNFhzoiQw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (:58) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 17, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Deprived of His 12 Daily Diet Cokes, Trump Falls Asleep (Again) at Hush Money Trial
As you’ve no doubt heard by now, Donald Trump fell asleep on the first day of his hush money trial in New York. Then, on Tuesday, it happened again. Here’s how Law360 reporter Frank G. Runyeon described the remarkable scene: On Monday, we posited that a busy schedule and lack of adequate sleep at…#donaldtrump #law360 #frankgrunyeon #dietcoke #trump #diet #coke #dietcokes (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Clint Eastwood’s secret to long-lasting health as 93-year-old seen in rare public outing
The Hollywood legend shared his top diet tips for staying healthy and trim. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ozempic Hurts the Fight Against Eating Disorders
It’s impossible to escape the soaring popularity of Ozempic and similar drugs these days—daily headlines, celebrity “success” stories, and apparent ease in procuring prescriptions (even Costco sells them now) abound. But the cumulative effect of all of this has many experts in the eating disorder field worried about how this might affect their patients. This makes sense—even for those without eating disorders, these drugs can feel both triggering and enticing. After all, research tells us about 90% of women are dissatisfied with their bodies. This sounds like a quick fix.
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Source: TIME: Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Cole Kazdin Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news
