Children and adolescents who follow a vegetarian eating plan tend to consume more fruits and vegetables and less sweets, salty snacks, and saturated fat than their nonvegetarian peers. They also tend to be at lower risk for obesity and overweight.
Spinal cord injury can lead to dangerously low blood pressure, but new implant might fix that
Dangerously low blood pressure is considered an “invisible” consequence of paralysis, adding to the woes of as many as 9 out of 10 people with spinal cord injuries.
Kale: Discover the ‘secret powers’ of this superfood
Although it may seem like it, kale isn’t a new vegetable. Thomas Jefferson experimented with several varieties of kale at his Monticello estate in the early 1800s. It’s long been popular in northern Europe and now throughout the U.S. Before becoming a popular salad green, kale was often used in restaurants as a decorative garnish on plates.
8 drug-free tips to fight spring allergies
Spring allergies can be brutal, and many—but by no means all—sufferers reach for synthetic medications to combat their symptoms.
How to strengthen your core
When you’re starting or recharging a running program, you may be tempted to focus only on leg strength. But there’s another major group of muscles that’s just as important to your overall strength, endurance and power—your core muscles.
Victory for PF within reach – Lubinda
GIVEN Lubinda has appealed to the Patriotic Front (PF) general membership to stay clear of violence and vulgar language and conduct their campaign in a peaceful, decent and respectful manner for the electorate because victory for the former ruling party is now within reach.
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Can ChatGPT give women accurate advice on breast cancer?
ChatGPT, the AI chatbot everyone is talking about, can often give reliable answers to questions about breast cancer, a new study finds. But it’s not yet ready to replace your physician.
Misuse of Adderall promotes stigma and mistrust for patients who need it, says researcher
The nationwide shortages of Adderall that began in fall 2022 have brought renewed attention to the beleaguered drug, which is used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy.
Millions of Americans at risk of losing free preventive care after Texas ruling on ACA
Many Americans breathed a sigh of relief when the Supreme Court left the Affordable Care Act in place following the law’s third major legal challenge in June 2021. This decision left widely supported policies in place, like ensuring coverage regardless of preexisting conditions, granting coverage for dependents up to age 26 on their parents’ plan and removing annual and lifetime benefit limits.
Overemphasis on safety means kids are becoming more anxious and less resilient, says psychologist
We are facing a mental health crisis. Teenagers and young adults are more depressed, suicidal, anxious and lonely than ever before.