Higher fluoride intake during pregnancy was associated with lower IQ scores in boys, a Canadian study found. Among 512 mother-child pairs, each 1-mg/L increase in maternal urinary fluoride concentration was associated with a decrease of 4.49 (95% CI -8.4 to -0.6) Full Scale IQ points for boys at 3 to 4 years after adjusting for [...]
Are these energy-promising powders all they’re cracked up to be? If you’re a regular gym goer or athlete, you’ve likely heard the buzz around pre-workout supplements. These products typically come in pill or powder form and promise to boost energy and enhance workout performance. But before you gulp down that pre-workout, it’s important to know [...]
Why seeing a neurologist can save you time and money You may first notice a tremor in your hands. Or that you walk a bit unsteadily. Or that you feel stiff and slow. If you check the internet, you may conclude you have Parkinson’s disease. Even your family doctor might diagnosis this chronic and progressive neurological [...]
Amid a year-long Ebola outbreak that has no end in sight, this week’s headlines were unusually upbeat: “Ebola is now curable,” one proclaimed. “Ebola has finally been cured, say scientists,” announced another. “Ebola ‘no longer incurable’ as Congo trial finds drugs boost survival,” a third promised. (CC BY 2.0), flickr, DFID Read more at latimes… The post Q&A: A [...]
A new, deadly and antibiotic-resistant bacteria species is thriving in Australia’s hospitals, fuelled by our addiction to sugary junk food. Scientists are now pondering whether some hospital sweets, cakes and muffins should be banned for some patients in a bid to control the species’ spread. “In a Western society, if you’re a bacteria that has [...]
As an expert in microbiology and infectious diseases, what I see when contemplating a cruise excursion does not sound like a fun vacation. By Tara C. Smith, professor of epidemiology at Kent State University I took my 5-year-old to see the live-action version of “The Lion King”last weekend. While we were waiting for the film to begin, [...]
Measles is a highly infectious disease which can only be controlled by vaccination. In 2017 the World Health Organization declared that the UK had eliminated measles. However, that elimination status has not been maintained. In this blog, we take a look at the reasons for the change in the UK’s status, and ongoing efforts to [...]
Try to pick the winning spud Potatoes are a fabulous source of fiber and nutrients (especially if you eat the skin). So should you opt for white or sweet potatoes? Dietitian Lindsay Malone, MS, RD, CSO, LD, compares their benefits: Read and see more at healthessentials infographic… The post White Potatoes vs. Sweet Potatoes: Which Are Healthier? appeared [...]
Flour alternatives to swap into your diet Most of us know that refined flour is not good for us. The white, fluffy powder offers our bodies zero nutritional benefits. And the blood sugar spike that it’s known for? No thank you. “White flour is limited in nutritional value, containing almost no fiber, protein or healthy [...]
Protein is essential to good health. The very origin of the word — from the Greek protos, meaning “first” — reflects protein’s top-shelf status in human nutrition. You need it to put meat on your bones and to make hair, blood, connective tissue, antibodies, enzymes, and more. It’s common for athletes and bodybuilders to wolf down [...]
