Service dog confused as he tries to help diabetic mom, but she refuses
The moment a service dog took his duty very seriously has delighted and impressed online. Korey, a service dog who lives in Illinois showcased his remarkable abilities during a recent training session with diabetic owner Sam. Trained to recognize when Sam's blood sugar levels are low, and alert…#illinois #tiktok #cdc (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sports Diet and Oral Health in Athletes: A Comprehensive Review
Medicina (Kaunas).2024 Feb 13;60(2):319.
doi: 10.3390/medicina60020319.
Abstract
Food and fluid supply is fundamental for optimal athletic
performance but can also be a risk factor for caries, dental erosion,
and periodontal diseases, which in turn can impair athletic performance.
Many studies have reported a high prevalence of oral diseases in elite
athletes, notably dental caries 20-84%, dental erosion 42-59%,
gingivitis 58-77%, and periodontal disease 15-41%, caused by frequent
consumption of sugars/carbohydrates, polyunsaturated fats, or deficient
protein intake. There are three possible...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 27, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Type 2 diabetes: Pharmacist warns of symptom that can appear 'a lot' at night
If you experience the following diabetes symptom, see your doctor about getting your blood sugar tested, an expert recommended. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The truth about the immunity yoghurt shots - and which ones REALLY benefit your health
Caroline Jones asked experts to assess a selection of drink 'shots' to improve your gut health, boost immunity or up your vitamin intake. But with some high in sugar, are they really worth it? (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Surprising early sign of type 2 diabetes you should never ignore
Certain changes in your mood could be an indication of having unstable blood sugar levels, according to a doctor. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
SGLT2 Inhibitors: Cause of False-Positive Test Results? SGLT2 Inhibitors: Cause of False-Positive Test Results?
A case raises the suggestion that sugars in the urine are fermented due to failure to keep the samples refrigerated.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - February 26, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
Diabetes specialist shares the best time to eat breakfast for type 2 diabetics
Eating a healthy breakfast could make your blood sugar levels rise less after lunch, but the timing of your first meal could be crucial, according to an expert. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Uncle Sam is my favorite sugar daddy': This Las Vegas stripper makes $12K/month. But she owes the IRS $100K and has scary levels of debt
For guests of Caleb Hammer’s Financial Audit, there are usually two inevitabilities: debt and taxes. Christa, 33, recently joined Hammer on his YouTube show, where she shared her struggles with debt, her work as an exotic dancer, her reliance on her monthly Veterans Affairs (VA) disability…#veteransaffairs #noneanything #robertkiyosaki #nonecommercial #walmartwholefoods #kroger #unclesam #navy #federalreserve #hrblock (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA issues warning over smartwatches and smart rings
The Food and Drug Administration is warning people about certain smartwatches and smart rings that claim to measure blood sugar without piercing the skin. The warning doesn’t apply to smartwatch devices that show data from glucose monitoring devices that pierce the skin, the FDA said. Instead, it…#fda (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Poised to be first widely consumed gene-edited animals, virus-resistant pigs trot toward market
Pigs, cattle, and other livestock with edited genes are still far from most dinner plates, but a U.K. company has taken a big step toward the supermarket by engineering several commercial breeds of pigs to be resistant to a virus that devastates the swine industry. The firm, Genus plc, hopes that by year’s end the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will formally approve the pigs for widespread human consumption, a first for a gene-edited animal.
Alison Van Eenennaam, an animal geneticist at the University of California, Davis, is cheering the news. “There’s no point having a pig getting sick and dying if t...
Source: ScienceNOW - February 23, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
Stevia Has Potential Side Effects On Gut Microbiome And Brain, But Experts Explain Bottom Line
Authored by Flora Zhao via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Stevia, known for its zero calories and potential benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, is often considered an excellent…#florazhao #epochtimes #stevia #paraguayans #hjochenshutterstock #steviaisexcreted #liverproblems #lisayoung #newyorkuniversity #nutrients (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High Sugar Intake Tied to Increased Risk for Depression High Sugar Intake Tied to Increased Risk for Depression
Higher dietary consumption of sugar was associated with depression, even after adjustment for potential confounders, new observational data suggested.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - February 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news
FDA Warns on Smartwatches and Rings Claiming to Measure Blood Sugar Without Needles
The agency says there's no blood sugar watch magic, and criticizes the accuracy of these unapproved devices. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why candy floss will not give you cancer: Experts warn treat's 'biggest hazard' is the abundance of teeth-rotting sugar, as cancer-causing additive that sparked Indian ban is already prohibited in UK
Health chiefs were spooked by reports the chemical is carcogenic. But the artificial colouring agent has been banned in the UK and across the EU since 2013. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Don't Use Smartwatches That Claim to Measure Blood Sugar, FDA Warns
THURSDAY, Feb. 22, 2024 -- Some Americans living with diabetes are using smartwatches and smart rings that claim to be able to track their blood sugar.However, such claims from any device that does not pierce the skin are fraudulent and potentially... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 22, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
