Fast food diet linked to asthma and eczema severity in kids
Eating three or more weekly servings of fast food is linked to the severity of allergic asthma, eczema, and rhinitis among children—in the developed world—indicates a large international study published in the respiratory journal...
Supplements, cow’s milk and determining vitamin D levels in children
Taking a vitamin D supplement and drinking cow’s milk are the two most important factors that determine how much vitamin D is in a child’s body, new research has found.
Those factors play a bigger...
Smoking linked to early use and enjoyment of cannabis
Cigarette smoking and cannabis use overlap—over 90 percent of people who have used cannabis are cigarette smokers or have smoked at least once in their lives.
A new large study from Australia reveals that cigarette...
Reducing symptoms of substance abuse or dependence in teens
Drug- and alcohol-involved middle and high school students markedly reduced their substance use following two 60-minute sessions that combined motivational interviewing (MI) and cognitive behavioral therapy. The students also reported significantly fewer substance-related symptoms...
The lasting impacts of mums and daughters shopping together
Daughters - if you feel like you are shopping with your mother on your shoulder, you are probably right, research by Deakin and Michigan State Universities has found.
Dr Stella Minahan and Professor Patricia Huddleston...
How to prepare for a heat wave
It is a good idea to prepare for the heat before it arrives. You can prepare yourself on a personal level as well as your house or apartment. Remember to have a chat with...
Trying for a baby following weight loss surgery
The review looks at the safety, advantages and limitations of bariatric surgery and multidisciplinary management of patients before, during and after pregnancy.
With the prevalence of obesity among women of reproductive age expected to rise...
How communities may reduce the risk of teens drinking
Living in a caring community may help curb teenage alcohol use, while hanging out with antisocial peers can have the opposite effect, according to Penn State researchers studying substance abuse patterns.
The researchers evaluated how...
The ABC’s of having a healthy school year
The first day of school always requires preparations — notebooks, pens and a new set of clothes. But don't forget to prepare for your child's health, says Dr. Joan Bregstein, a physician in the...
The ABC's of having a healthy school year
The first day of school always requires preparations — notebooks, pens and a new set of clothes. But don't forget to prepare for your child's health, says Dr. Joan Bregstein, a physician in the...
