A mother’s diet can protect her grandchildren’s brains: genetic model study
Mothers who eat apples and herbs in early pregnancy could be protecting the brain health of their children and grandchildren, a Monash University study using genetic models has found. The discovery is part of a project that found a mother’s diet can affect not just her child’s brain but also those of her grandchildren. Published […]
Mediterranean diet and physical activity could prevent hospitalization-associated disability in older people
Hospitalized older people who do not follow a Mediterranean diet could benefit from a physical exercise program to prevent hospitalization-associated disability, that is, loss of skills in daily-life activities. Therefore, if the factor of following a Mediterranean diet is included among the variables assessed on the hospital admission of elderly patients, more precise and personalized […]
So THAT’S Why You Feel Sleepy At The Same Time Every Day
Maskot via Getty Images There are a few explanations for why you could be hitting the same afternoon slump each day. Thankfully, there are also several solutions. Several days a week, when the evening comes around, I’m tired. My stomach is full from dinner, I’m relaxing with a good TV show and I could probably […]
Could Your Family Benefit from Wyoming’s WIC Program? – Wyoming Department of Health
Could Your Family Benefit from Wyoming’s WIC Program? June 29, 2023 The Wyoming WIC Program, operated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), helps many Wyoming families with free nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and healthcare referrals. The Wyoming WIC Program serves women who are pregnant or new moms, infants and children up to […]
MedPAC Recommends Cutting Admin Fees Paid to Docs Under Part B Program
Drug payments under Medicare Part B could be cut by reducing the administrative fees doctors get for dispensing medications in their office, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) said Thursday in its June report to Congress. “Our work on Medicare spending for Part B drugs is driven largely by the growth in spending between 2009 […]
The latest weapon against cancer is … a keto diet?
Dietitians say a keto diet could help you lose up to 10% of your body weight. These high-fat, low-carb meal plans trick the body into burning its own fat. They could also help fight a variety of cancers by starving tumors of the glucose they need to grow. On the surface, this seems ideal. But […]
The Time It Takes To Fall Asleep Can Reveal A Lot About Your Health
Kilito Chan via Getty Images The length it takes you to fall asleep at night could reveal some insights into your health and well-being, according to sleep experts. After a long day, falling asleep quickly can feel like a blessing. Getting the right amount of sleep can be hard enough as is — especially if […]
FDA Panel Gives Strong Backing to RSV Vaccine for Protecting Infants
An FDA panel on Thursday gave a strong endorsement for what could become the first maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine approved for protecting infants against the annual scourge. In a unanimous vote, all 14 members of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) said that the available data support the efficacy of […]
All Thumbs Up for OTC Birth Control Pill at FDA Advisory Meeting
In a unanimous vote, advisors to the FDA recommended the agency approve what could become the first-ever over the counter (OTC) birth control pill. All 17 members of the joint Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Obstetrics, Reproductive, and Urologic Drugs Advisory Committee said the widespread benefits of switching daily norgestrel tablets 0.075 mg (Opill) […]
Simple addition to corn bran could boost grain’s nutritional value 15-35%
What if, by adding a couple of cell layers inside a corn kernel, the grain could become significantly richer in essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and protein? Such an improvement could benefit people who rely on corn for a large portion of their diet, as in many parts of the global south. In a new […]