Rare But Dangerous Form of Eating Disorder Could Run in Families
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Genes may have a strong influence over whether kids develop an eating disorder marked by extremely limited food choices, a new study finds.The study focused on a condition called avoidant restrictive food intak…
Learn MoreUSDA Proposes New Rules to Cut Sugar, Salt in School Meals
FRIDAY, Feb. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — American schoolchildren could be getting school lunches that have less sugar and salt in the future, thanks to new nutrition standards announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday.These are the fir…
Learn More¿Podría la vitamina D ayudar a prevenir el suicidio?
JUEVES, 2 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un nuevo estudio apunta a que tratar los niveles bajos de vitamina D con complementos podría tener un beneficio crítico para ciertas personas: una reducción en el riesgo de intentos de suicidio.En un es…
Learn MoreLasting Decrease Seen in Risk for All-Cause Mortality After Bariatric Surgery
FRIDAY, Feb. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — All-cause mortality and mortality from specific causes are reduced for decades after bariatric surgery, according to a study published online Jan. 25 in Obesity.Ted D. Adams, Ph.D., M.P.H., from Intermountain H…
Learn MoreMaker of Diet Drug Wegovy Ramps Up Production to Meet Demand
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has become hard to find, but that could soon change.Novo Nordisk, which makes the medication, said Wednesday that it has increased production to meet demand. “We know…
Learn MoreVitamin D Supplementation Linked to Reduction in Suicide, Self-Harm
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Supplementation with vitamin D is associated with a reduced risk for suicide and intentional self-harm among U.S. Veterans, according to a study published online Feb. 1 in PLOS ONE.Jill E. Lavigne, Ph.D., M.P…
Learn MoreAndrostenedione: A Banned Bodybuilding Supplement You Should Avoid
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Androstenedione is one of those supplements that was peddled to athletes for years as a quick path to bulging muscles and high testosterone levels, but it carries some grave dangers.Also known as “andro,” the…
Learn MoreMaker of Diet Drug Wegovy Ramps Up Production to Meet Demand
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has become hard to find, but that could soon change.Novo Nordisk, which makes the medication, said Wednesday that it has increased production to meet demand. “We know…
Learn MoreCould Vitamin D Help Ward Off Suicide?
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study hints that treating low vitamin D levels with supplements might have a critical benefit for certain people: a decreased risk of attempting suicide.In a study of more than 1 million U.S. veterans, …
Learn MoreLa enfermedad celíaca podría aumentar los riesgos cardiacos, encuentra un estudio
MARTES, 31 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las personas con enfermedad celíaca podrían tener más probabilidades de desarrollar una enfermedad cardiaca, a pesar de tener menos riesgos cardiacos tradicionales que otras personas.La enfermedad celíac…
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