Why exercise is a big part of the cure “I know I’m supposed to exercise, but I’m just too tired.” This is the comment I hear from so many of my breast cancer patients. I am a physical therapist who sees women after they have had a mastectomy, reconstruction, chemotherapy, radiation — or any combination of those treatments. [...]
The short answer from a dietitian Q: Is it possible to eat too much protein? A: Like other food sources, too much of a good thing is not good at all. High protein intake also means ingesting excess calories and placing strain on your kidneys. Eating too much protein in one sitting over and over again can stress your [...]
Pot may seem harmless, but it’s not to your baby Pregnancy is a magical time in your life — unless you’re puking all day, worrying all the time or sobbing because of hormone overload. If you’re desperate for relief, you might be tempted to try marijuana during pregnancy. Ob/Gyn Rebecca Russell, MD, offers compelling reasons for [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Meat from conventionally raised poultry was twice as likely to contain multidrug-resistant Salmonella as poultry labeled antibiotic-free or organic, according to a first-of-its-kind study being presented at IDWeek 2019. A related study of a variety of meat purchased from randomly selected stores found nearly one-third of Salmonella in contaminated samples was resistant to three or more antibiotics [...]
Newswise — New research shows that the more a baby weighs at birth relative to its gestational age the higher the risk they will suffer from childhood food allergy or eczema, although not hay fever. Dr Kathy Gatford from the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute led a team of scientists that carried out a [...]
FLETCHER – The Mountain State Fair Legionnaires’ outbreak has claimed a third life, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed on Oct. 14. The first Legionnaires’ patient to die was a Buncombe County resident, BCDHHS confirmed Sept. 24, but NCDHHS said they will not be providing further information on the three people who [...]
An updated clinical guideline on pneumonia emphasizes antimicrobial stewardship with recommendations for increased microscopic studies of respiratory tract specimens in certain patients and revised recommendations for empiric treatment strategies. The American Thoracic Society (ATS)/Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) ad hoc committee on community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults published the guideline online October 1 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical [...]
Children with neurologic impairment had lower rates of recurrent severe pneumonia if they practiced dental care as a preventive measure, according to the results of a study published in the journal Pediatrics. The rate of pneumonia hospitalization for children enrolled in California Children’s Services was evaluated and a comparison of rates among expert-recommended prevention strategies was [...]
(Reuters Health) – People with diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy may be less likely to develop chronic kidney disease than those who shun these foods in favor of sweets and meats, a research review suggests. Compared to people who tended to avoid fruits and veggies and pile their plates with [...]
Ice Pops They can soothe your throat when it’s sore, swollen, or dry. They also keep you hydrated, which is key when you fight the flu. Getting enough fluids keeps your mucus thin and eases congestion. Image by Lorri Lang from Pixabay Read more at WebMD… The post 10 Foods to Eat When You Have [...]
