New study confirms value of family meals
This study showed that more frequent family meals were associated with better dietary outcomes and family functioning outcomes. While Americans celebrate the month of March as National Nutrition Month, these findings underscore the myriad benefits advanced by family meals advocates over the past few years and punctuate the official launch of the Family Meals Movement. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Ginger acquires fellow digital mental health company LiveBetter's tech
LiveBetter also announced its plans to tranfer into a nonprofit. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - March 5, 2020 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Botanical drug is shown to help patients with head and neck cancers
In this study, UCLA researchers found that when APG-157 is taken through oral mucosal absorption, patients have high levels of curcumin circulating in their blood and absorbed by cancer tissues.METHODUCLA researchers conducted the study of APG-157 comparing 12 people who had oral and oropharyngeal cancer with a control group of 13 people who did not have cancer. The reason both the people with cancer and without cancer were part of the study was to show that the drug was not toxic to either people with cancer or those without cancer.The medication was given each hour for three hours and was delivered as a lozenge that slow...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - February 6, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Ginger-marinated grilled portobello mushrooms
(Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed)
Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed - February 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Complementary cancer therapies 'do more harm than good'
Garlic and ginger pills can delay the healing of skin wounds when breast cancer spreads, expert says. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - November 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Many take anticoagulants and OTC supplements, which poses risk
FINDINGSNearly 98% percent of people prescribed direct-acting oral anticoagulants such as apixaban also used over-the-counter products. Of those, 33% took at least one such product that, in combination with the anticoagulants, could cause dangerous internal bleeding. People taking these medications largely lacked knowledge of some potentially serious interactions.BACKGROUNDDirect-acting oral anticoagulants are the drug of choice for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation, which occurs most frequently in older patients. Apixaban is one of the most frequently prescribed. However, most people prescribed apix...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - October 31, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Vegetarian Diets: Nutritional Considerations for Children & Teens
Dr. Ginger Kash on Vegetarian DietsVirginia Kash, MDVegetarian diets are becoming more popular, even among children and teens. In general, eating a vegetarian diet is eating a plant-based diet and, therefore, avoiding or eliminating meat and meat products.There are different types of vegetarian diets:Semi-vegetarian: Meat occasionally is included in the diet, usually just fish and chicken, but no red meat.Pescatarian: Fish and shellfish are included in the diet but no meats or poultry. Variations are a “pescatarian-vegetarian” which included milk and eggs or “pescatarian-vegan” which excludes milk ...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - September 27, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news
Richa ’ s post surgery miracle drink
I was sent this recipe from Richa who says “I have had this drink throughout my recovery after having hysterectomy and It really has helped me so much especially with the initial constipation I had post surgery.”
Her recipe which is called the Miracle Drink helps to beat a lot of ailments, is delicious and very easy to make too. The approximate cost of this drink, depending on where you shop, is around 60p a day.
Ingredients
1 Carrot
1 Apple (any kind)
1 fresh raw beetroot
A squeeze of lemon
Little finger nail sized piece of ginger
Method
Pass all of the above through a juicer or blend with a little water and...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - September 24, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health hysterectomy stories recipes Source Type: news
Richa ’ s post surgery miracle drink
I was sent this recipe from Richa who says “I have had this drink throughout my recovery after having hysterectomy and It really has helped me so much especially with the initial constipation I had post surgery.”
Her recipe which is called the Miracle Drink helps to beat a lot of ailments, is delicious and very easy to make too. The approximate cost of this drink, depending on where you shop, is around 60p a day.
Ingredients
1 Carrot
1 Apple (any kind)
1 fresh raw beetroot
A squeeze of lemon
Little finger nail sized piece of ginger
Method
Pass all of the above through a juicer or blend with a little water and...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - September 24, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health hysterectomy stories recipes Source Type: news
Richa ’ s post surgery miracle drink
I was sent this recipe from Richa who says “I have had this drink throughout my recovery after having hysterectomy and It really has helped me so much especially with the initial constipation I had post surgery.”
Her recipe which is called the Miracle Drink helps to beat a lot of ailments, is delicious and very easy to make too. The approximate cost of this drink, depending on where you shop, is around 60p a day.
Ingredients
1 Carrot
1 Apple (any kind)
1 fresh raw beetroot
A squeeze of lemon
Little finger nail sized piece of ginger
Method
Pass all of the above through a juicer or blend with a little water and...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - September 24, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: Lindy Tags: Health hysterectomy stories recipes Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What are the best essential oils for sore muscles?
Essential oils that can help with sore muscles include eucalyptus, lavender, and ginger. Learn more about the best essential oils for sore muscles here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Source Type: news
The Risks of Home Remedies for Pregnancy Problems
Just because herbal remedies are natural doesn't mean they’re safe for you and your baby. A review finds concerning side effects from ones like ginger, almond oil, and raspberry leaf. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - September 10, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Virtual behavioral health startup Ginger scores $35M in new funding
WP Global Partners led the round with participation from City Light Capital, Nimble Ventures, LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner, Khosla Ventures, Kaiser Permanente Ventures and Kapor Capital. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - September 4, 2019 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
