Results from a new study indicate that a person’s ability to shed pounds could have to do with what’s in their guts – specifically, their microbiome. Microbiome are microorganisms that help us break down food, and each has an army of these tiny assistants. Researchers from the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle decided to… Read More »
THURSDAY, June 10, 2021 — After years of improvement, Americans with diabetes may be losing some ground in controlling the condition, a new government-funded study shows. Researchers found that between 1999 and the early 2010s, U.S. adults with diabetes made substantial gains: A growing percentage had their blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol down to… Read More »
Dive Brief: Hospitals enrolled in the 340B drug discount program may no longer be eligible after the pandemic shifted their payer mix, according to a Wednesday letter the American Hospital Association sent to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. Depleted patient volumes and canceled elective surgeries lowered the proportion of hospital patients who are Medicaid and Medicare… Read More »
According to a study, strength training is better than cardio training for older people wanting to lose some weight. The study suggests that weight training combined with a low-calorie diet helps to preserve the lean muscle mass which could be lost with aerobic training. Many older people will choose walking as their exercise. But this… Read More »
The death of a family pet can trigger a sense of grief in children that is profound and prolonged, and can potentially lead to subsequent mental health issues, according to a new study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). In a paper appearing in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, the team found that the… Read More »
Snack: Smoothie — blend 25g whey protein, 80g raspberries, 80g blueberries and 50g blackberries with water. While any good diet should focus on whole foods, there are times when dietary supplements can be beneficial This can take as little as 2 days and up to 14 days for some people. Just keep the rest of… Read More »