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Should everyone go gluten free?
A nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center regularly provides a guest post. This week, Shanti Lewis weighs in on gluten-free diets.
Have you walked in the grocery store lately and seen a plethora of products labeled "gluten-free?" Do...Tags: Celiac Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, University of Maryland Medical Center, Gluten-free Diet, Food and Drug Administration
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The risks and rewards of red meat
Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post. This week, Ellen Loreck, MS, RD, LDN;, weighs in on red meat.
Picture this: You're out to dinner and there are juicy porterhouse steaks, sumptuous burgers, and...Tags: University of Maryland Medical Center, Diseases and Illnesses, Hormones and Metabolism, Cancer, Bacon
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Tips for hydration during summer heat
With the extreme heat, and even in less extreme temperatures, those who spend any time outside must stay properly hydrated. Some drinks are better than others, and some people need more fluids than others, says Dr. Marc I. Leavey, an internist at Mercy...
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Feeling fat? Blame all those potatoes
Almost anyone engaged in the battle of the bulging midsection knows that French fries are not their friends. But the real shocker in the study of long-term weight gain that came out of Harvard this week was that eating too many spuds of any kind —...Tags: Vitamin C, Boil (skin condition), Potassium (dietary supplement), Physical Conditions, Health and Medical Professionals
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ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION: Pass the peas, please!
EntreeThe Old English nursery rhyme that begins, “Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold,” provides a glimpse of a staple meal in the Middle Ages for peasants who couldn't afford meat and relied instead on a mash of peas and vegetables — that...Tags: Health Treatments, Dietary Supplements, Vitamin B1, Peas, Dietary Fiber
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Briefs: New Scientist
Premium Health News ServiceIS MERS ON THE LOOSE? There are signs that the new coronavirus that emerged in the Arabian peninsula last year is spreading among people who have had no known contact with an infected source. Ron Fouchier, of Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, the...Tags: New York City, Ecosystems, Viral Diseases and Infections, Yale University, Conservation
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Lamb can be a healthy choice for dinner
The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionDon't overlook the lamb when looking for lean meats on the menu. A 3-ounce serving of lamb has only 175 calories and meets the Food and Drug Administration's definition for lean. (According to FDA guidelines, a 3 1/2-ounce portion of lean meat must...Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Dining and Drinking, Foods and Beverages, Salads, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Why I disagree with Angelina Jolie's mastectomy decision
Dear Pharmacist: Do you agree with Angelina Jolie's decision to remove her breasts to prevent cancer? — S.I., Atlanta, Ga. Dear S.I.: When I heard about her double mastectomy, my heart sank for her because I'm sure she was paralyzed by fear. After...
Tags: Dietary Supplements, Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, Cervical Cancer, Gallbladder Disease
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3 Reasons to Plant Greens
HealthWarmer weather brings many sensual wonders: sounds of happy birds, warmth against our skin, and the scent of freshly turned over soil. Indeed, as I walked my dog through Emmaus this week, I caught a glimpse of one urban farmer after another. They were all... -
Food additives serve unique purposes
FARGO, N.D. - I have been reading the long ingredient lists on food packages. I'd like to consume fewer food additives, so can you send me a list of all of them and what they do? the person asked me. I wasn't sure how to respond because our food...Tags: Health Treatments, Food and Drug Administration, Consumer Goods Industries, Calcium, Consumers
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com.
April 29, 2013
Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...Tags: Procedural Sedation, Ear Tube Placement, Viral Diseases and Infections, Calcium, Physical Conditions
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Understanding the value of multivitamins
Premium Health News ServiceQ. I'm confused by conflicting reports about the benefits of multivitamins. Should I take one? A. What a simple, straightforward question! I wish I had a simple, straightforward answer. Here's the simple, uncomplicated part: Foods rich in the major...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Birth Defects, Health Treatments, Vitamin C, Dietary Supplements
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