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Keto for Kids With Diabetes Carries Risk, AAP Warns

American Academy of Pediatrics outlines policy for low-, very low-carbohydrate diets

Sep 18, 2023
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Blood Test Accurately Diagnosed Celiac Disease in Adults

But biopsy should still remain standard, expert advised

Sep 14, 2023
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New iPhone Radiation Concerns; Man Dies After Raw Oysters; PBM Market Tightens

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 13, 2023
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Less Afib in Heavy Drinkers Who Quit Alcohol Cold Turkey

But reduced intake didn't appear as successful for primary prevention, observational data suggest

Sep 08, 2023
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Teen Death After Spicy 'One Chip Challenge' Raises Alarm

A psychiatrist weighs in on how hazardous social media challenges can be

Sep 08, 2023
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Common Food Additives Singled Out for Cardiovascular Risk

Food labels often list emulsifiers linked to long-term health outcomes

Sep 06, 2023
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McConnell Speculation; Army Doc Charged; Ice Cream Recall Over Listeria Concerns

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 01, 2023
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Diet, Stress Reduction During Pregnancy Improved Outcomes for Moms and Kids

Healthy lifestyle interventions improved fertility, postnatal outcomes in two studies

Aug 22, 2023
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Nurse Guilty of Baby Killings; Highly Mutated COVID Strain; Food Handler Infects 300

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Aug 18, 2023
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Opinion
From Salad Roulette to Salmonella in Poultry and Peanuts

The folly of believing U.S. food is as safe as safe can be

Aug 17, 2023
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Pollution and Antibiotic Resistance; Troponin and Mortality

Also in TTHealthWatch: statins for cardioprotection in cancer patients on chemotherapy

Aug 12, 2023
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COVID's Heart Damage; Watchdog Halts Psych Trials; Double-Check That Soft-Serve

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Aug 11, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Sugary Drinks Tied to Higher Liver Cancer Risk in Women

Intake of sugar-sweetened beverages also linked with higher incidence of liver disease mortality

Aug 08, 2023
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Clinically Significant Weight Loss Uncommon for Most Overweight Adults

Only one in 10 with overweight or obesity achieve 5% or greater weight loss each year

Aug 07, 2023
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