Tummy talk: Treating stomach aches and pains
It’s the same morning ritual. You rush around to get your child dressed, make her breakfast and try to get her off to school on time.
But one morning, your daughter refuses to eat her breakfast and complains that her tummy hurts. Is it something she ate? Constipation?
Stomach aches are very common. Almost 25 percent of school age kids complain of intermittent (on and off) stomach pain that lasts more than two months.
Rest assured, while stomach pain can happen for any number of reasons, the discomfort is usually short term, and children continue to maintain their overall good health.
“Often, a stomach ache is ...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - June 29, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Maureen McCarthy Tags: Ask the Expert Caregivers Health & Wellness gastronenterology Lori Zimmerman Source Type: news
This month’s toughest USMLE Step 2 question to master
Getting ready for the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 2 is no easy feat, but we’re sharing expert insights to help give you a leg up. Take a look at the exclusive scoop on this month’s most-missed USMLE Step 2 test prep question. Think you have what it takes to rise above your peers? Test your USMLE knowledge, and view an expert video explanation of the answer from Kaplan Medical.
Once you’ve got this question under your belt, be sure to test your knowledge with other posts in this series.
Ready. Set. Go.
This month’s question that stumped most students:
A 70-year-old woman pre...
Source: AMA Wire - June 28, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
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Source: AMA Wire - June 28, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lactose Intolerance Can Develop at Any Age
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What would cause someone to become lactose-intolerant later in life? I’m in my 40s and have never had an issue with dairy, but, now, I can’t seem to have it without problems. Do I need to see a doctor to be tested for allergies, or should I just avoid dairy? ANSWER: Lactose [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - June 13, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Lactose Intolerance
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - June 1, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Epigenetic study of lactose intolerance may shed light on the origin of mental illness
(Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) A new study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on the epigenetics of lactose intolerance may provide an approach to understanding schizophrenia and other complex, serious illnesses. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - May 9, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Nutrition: An Opportunity to Advance Health Equity
Did you know that your zip code can be a predictor of your health? So can your place of birth, where you work and play, your income and education, and a host of other factors -- in addition to the choices you make each day about what to eat. These factors, what public health professionals recognize as "social determinants of health," are linked to the inequities in health and health care (health disparities), among racial and ethnic minorities in America.
During National Minority Health Month each April, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) leads the nation in raising awa...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Investigators reduce sugar content of yogurt without reducing sweetness
A team from a Danish food ingredients company has manipulated the metabolic properties of yogurt-producing bacteria to sweeten the yogurt naturally, while reducing sugar in the final product. Similar manipulations have also all but eliminated lactose, so that those with lactose intolerance can also enjoy the yogurt. They have accomplished all of this using microbiological methods that predate the era of genetic technologies. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 22, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Danish investigators reduce sugar content of yogurt without reducing sweetness
(American Society for Microbiology) A team from a Danish food ingredients company has manipulated the metabolic properties of yogurt-producing bacteria to sweeten the yogurt naturally, while reducing sugar in the final product. Similar manipulations have also all but eliminated lactose, so that those with lactose intolerance can enjoy the yogurt. They have accomplished all of this using microbiological methods that predate the era of genetic technologies. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - April 22, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Uni-Mill M05-U Lactose Milling Trial Video
The Uni-Mill M05-U can be used to grind and mill various materials. One of the most common is lactose, which is widely used as a bulking agent in pharmaceutical and food production. Lactose can be prone to clumping and caking when exposed to moisture or stored for long periods of time. Milling the lactose can re-powderise the product ready for normal processing. (Source: Pharmaceutical Online News)
Source: Pharmaceutical Online News - April 8, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
6 Human Foods You Should Never Feed Your Cat
His tiny whiskers and swishy tail are so sweet it can be hard to resist giving him whatever he wants, but there are certain foods you should never feed your cat. Many human foods can put your little guy at risk for gastrointestinal problems, restlessness and worse. As the devoted pet owner that you are, the safest bet is to teach your cat that the food on the dinner table is for people only, and the food in his bowl can be enjoyed to the fullest. There are certain human treats you and your cat can share -- really small servings of cooked vegetables and fish are OK for kitties, for example. But when in doubt, it's best to ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - June 24, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
No evidence organic milk in pregnancy lowers a baby's IQ
Conclusion
Previous studies have shown that organic milk produced during the summer has lower iodine content than standard milk. This is said to have been the first study comparing the milks in the winter. It also found iodine concentration is lower in organic milk.
During the winter, cows housed indoors receive more iodine supplement through their feed concentrate than grazing cows in the summer. Winter milk is therefore known to contain more iodine than summer milk.
It may have been expected there would be less of a difference between organic and non-organic cows during the winter. But organic systems are known to rely ...
Source: NHS News Feed - April 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Pregnancy/child Source Type: news
Are the Lactose Intolerant Safer From Some Cancers?
Title: Are the Lactose Intolerant Safer From Some Cancers?Category: Health NewsCreated: 11/7/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - November 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Are the Lactose Intolerant Safer from Some Cancers?
Researchers suspect diet may play role in possible reduced risk
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Lactose Intolerance (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - November 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
One Good Reason To Stop Mocking Gluten-Free Diets
Going gluten-free is an ever-so-mockable decision, despite the fact that an estimated 18 million Americans suffer from some kind of gluten sensitivity that results in embarrassing and painful symptoms like gas, bloating, constipation and urgent diarrhea.
Unlike celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestines if gluten is present, there’s no blood test to confirm gluten sensitivity -- which contributes to even more skepticism about the condition. Gluten-free diets undertaken by people without celiac disease have been called the “new, cool eating disorder” or, more seriously, have bee...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - November 7, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
