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Type 1 Diabetes Diet (Food, Meal Plan)

Type 1 Diabetes Diet (Food, Meal Plan)

1. HOMA Calculator. University of Oxford. 2. Glycemic Load Index. lowglycemicload.com<http://www.lowglycemicload.com/glycemic_table.html> 3. Ericson U., et al. “Food sources of fat may clarify the inconsistent role of dietary fat intake for incidence of type 2 diabetes.” Am J Clin Nutr. 2015 Apr 1. 4. Trapp, C,. et al. “Preparing to prescribe plant-based diets for diabetes prevention […]

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Using Pot to Help With Sleep? Benefits May Not Last

Using Pot to Help With Sleep? Benefits May Not Last

Latest Sleep News TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Medical marijuana may not provide long-term relief of sleep issues in people battling chronic pain, a new study finds, mainly because users may develop a tolerance to the drug. The finding is important “considering the aging of the population, the relatively high prevalence of sleep […]

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Sunscreen Chemicals Absorbed Into Body, Study Finds

Sunscreen Chemicals Absorbed Into Body, Study Finds

Latest Skin News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The chemicals in sunscreens help shield people from the sun’s rays, but they are also absorbed into the body at levels that raise some safety questions, a new study confirms. The study, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is […]

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Brain Waves Offer Insight Into Autism-Linked Sleep Struggles

Brain Waves Offer Insight Into Autism-Linked Sleep Struggles

Latest Neurology News TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Shallower-than-normal brain waves may play a role in serious sleep problems in children with autism, a new study suggests. Previous research has shown that between 40% and 80% of children with autism have sleep issues, such as trouble falling asleep or waking frequently during the […]

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Ozzy Osbourne has Parkinson&#8217;s Disease

Ozzy Osbourne has Parkinson’s Disease

Latest Neurology News TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne revealed Tuesday that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In an appearance on Good Morning America, the 71-year-old musician also said he was diagnosed with pneumonia and suffered a fall in his Los Angeles home in the past 12 months, People […]

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Production of Two Excedrin Painkillers Halted

Production of Two Excedrin Painkillers Halted

Latest Migraine News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Production and distribution of Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Migraine products have been temporarily stopped, maker GlaxoSmithKline said Tuesday. “Through routine quality control and assurance measures, we discovered inconsistencies in how we transfer and weigh ingredients for Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets and Geltabs, and Excedrin […]

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Allow Dead Men to Be Sperm Donors, Medical Ethicists Say

Allow Dead Men to Be Sperm Donors, Medical Ethicists Say

Latest Men’s Health News By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Should a dying man be allowed to let doctors harvest his sperm for possible use by strangers after death? Yes, say two medical ethicists in the United Kingdom. Writing in an article published Jan. 20 in the Journal of Medical […]

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Why Are Fewer U.S. Kids Going to Pediatricians?

Why Are Fewer U.S. Kids Going to Pediatricians?

Latest Healthy Kids News By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Little Johnny’s cough has lasted for days, leaving Mom and Dad wondering if the symptoms warrant a trip to the doctor. A new study suggests that such parents may choose to skip that standard pediatric sick visit. Overall visits to […]

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Could a Kid&#8217;s Microbiome Alter Their Behavior?

Could a Kid’s Microbiome Alter Their Behavior?

Latest Healthy Kids News By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Young school-aged children with behavior problems may have different bacteria in their guts than their well-behaved peers, new research suggests. The study also noted that parents may play a key role in development of the particular bacteria in their child’s […]