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WIC program

Aug
03

Date: August 3rd, 2013

The objectives of the study

The Special Supplemental Nutritional Program in England for Women, Infants and Children or simply WIC introduced some revisions targeting the quantities and composition of food packages offered by WIC. As a result of these revisions, the allowances that were given for juice purchases in the program were reduced by nearly half of the initial amount.

Fewer calories

Aug
02

Date: August 2nd, 2013

Most people tend to think that drinking juice is one of the ways in which they can supply their bodies with daily fruit requirements. However, it has been noted that juice only contains a lot of extra calories, which will just not fill you up. The researchers said that it is possible to reduce the daily calories intake by lowering juice intake. A study conducted recently aimed at investigating if a reduction of allotment of juice in publicly funded programs can make low-income households to buy less juice or not.

Poor quality sleep

Aug
01

Date: August 1st, 2013

Factors attributed to fall of sperm counts

A recent research showed why having a good night’s sleep is important, particularly for men. According to researchers from University of Southern Denmark, men deprived of sleep were seen to have reduced levels of testosterone and significantly low sperm counts. As if this wasn’t enough, the same men were observed to have a shrinkage testicular size resulting from their lack of enough sleep. For decades now, the industrialized world has recorded a precipitous drop in sperm counts. As of now, the fall has largely been associated to men not taking a good diet as well as an increasing sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle.

IQ level and ADHD

Jul
31

Date: July 31st, 2013

It appears that children who have both lower IQ level and ADHD might not pose significant differences from kids with normal IQ and have ADHD. It is largely believed that ADHD can similarly affect children with varying IQ scores. A newly released study focused at analyzing characteristics of ADHD- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children with intellectual disability and normal intellect.

Irresponsible drinking

Jul
30

Date: July 30th, 2013

Factors likely to cause liver disease

Researchers have issued a warning to the overweight women who engage in a lot of alcohol drinking. As per their findings, the researchers say that this could harm the liver severely. According to one of the studies, obese and overweight women who engaged in heavy drinking had high risk of developing chronic liver disease, which could probably kill them as well.

BP and glucose control

Jul
29

Date: July 29th, 2013

The risk of nephropathy development in Type 1 diabetes patients can be reduced by controlling BP and blood sugar level.

The association diabetes duration and age with MA

Researchers suggest that one of the most important ways to manage Type 1 diabetes is by keeping blood pressure and sugar levels in check. Controlling these two factors become even more relevant as the patients age. The researchers also found that diabetes duration and age posed a significant association with MA- microalbuminuria risk after analyzing data received from T1D Clinic Network.

Acid reflux disease

Jul
26

Date: July 26th, 2013

The fact a baby regurgitates regularly after taking a meal doesn’t necessarily mean that the child is suffering from acid reflux disease. Additionally, this also doesn’t call for surgical therapies, testing or medications according to a recently published medical report.

Overprotected children

Jul
25

Date: July 25th, 2013

A recent review of more than 70 studies that looked into 200, 000 kids suggested that parents who protect their young ones from various negative experiences only end up making them even more vulnerable. However, children whose parents are negative or harsh can easily be bullied, continues the findings.

Teens fighting insulin resistance with strength cardio fitness

Jul
24

Date: July 24th, 2013

Reduced levels of CRF- cardio respiratory fitness and abdominal muscle strength in teens are associated independently with high levels of insulin sensitivity, fasting insulin as well as β- cell functioning during young adulthood. This was according to an online study published in Diabetes Care journal.

Predicting heart risk using gut reaction

Jul
23

Date: July 23rd, 2013

Measuring the risks of cardiovascular problems

Researchers reported that by undertaking a blood test which assesses the levels of TMAO, a certain compound found in the stomach can strongly indicate if one experiences heart problems like stroke down the road. When the level of TMAO- trimethylamine- N- oxide in the stomach is higher, this also increases the risks of cardiovascular problems, reported the research team from Cleveland Clinic.