COVID-19 doubles risk of early type 1 diabetes signs in high-risk children
In a recent study published in the journal JAMA, researchers examined whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 infections…
How food insecurity fuels sugary drink consumption in vulnerable kids
A recent study published in the journal Nutrients describes how various socioeconomic vulnerabilities influence the association between household food insecurity…
The Banded Curls Variation: How To and Benefits
Ahh, the biceps. Have there been a more written, spoken, and trained muscle group than the biceps? The biceps curl…
Research Suggests Drinking Beer May Boost Gut Health
“Liquid Bread” or beer, as it is more commonly known, is second only to water and tea in terms of…
Are energy drinks putting your heart and mind at risk?
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers examine the reported effects of consuming energy drinks on human health, particularly…
Mixtures of bacteria in day care facilities linked to wheezing in young children
Particular combinations of bacteria found in dust at day care facilities have been linked to wheezing in young children in…
Ultimate Guide to Low-Impact Exercises and Workouts
In the world of fitness, you’ll often see training methods like high-intensity interval training, training until failure, or progressive overloading—which…
Why More Willpower Isn’t the Answer to Fight Food Cravings
Many women I work with in their 60s and beyond are frustrated that after decades of dieting and trying to…
Childhood cancer treatment linked to higher breast cancer risk
Women who have been treated for cancer as a child with a certain type of chemotherapy have an increased risk…
What factors are associated with readmission in pediatric survivors of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an emergency situation in both children and adults, as it compromises the vital oxygen…
Mature gut microbiota in early infancy may protect against wheezing and allergies
Babies and young children with more mature communities of bacteria present in their gut are less likely to develop allergy-related…
Urban living linked to increased risk of respiratory infections in young children
Young children growing up in towns and cities suffer from more respiratory infections than those who grow up in the…