MONDAY, June 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many teens and young adults in the United States — particularly women and girls — are physically inactive, a new study reveals. This is a concern, experts say, because exercise is a component of lifelong good health. Girls, black people and kids from poorer families are least likely…
DetailsSUNDAY, June 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s well-known that Americans consume too much sugar. But that affinity for the sweet stuff starts as early as infancy, with some babies consuming added sugar that exceeds maximum levels recommended for adults, U.S. researchers report. Eating foods with added sugar can influence a child’s food choices later…
DetailsFRIDAY, June 8, 2018 (American Heart Association) — During the summer — and even year-round — our bodies crave water. There’s no way to live without it. But just how much do we really need every day to stay healthy? The answer can get complicated. “It’s hard to find an exact amount because it’s variable…
DetailsFRIDAY, June 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Omega-3 fatty acids — good fats found in fish — can boost the heart health of adults, but a new study suggests that babies might also stand to benefit from them. In the study from Australia, infants were given a daily fish oil supplement or a placebo from…
DetailsTHURSDAY, June 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have developed a blood test that can predict a pregnant woman’s risk of preterm delivery with up to 80 percent accuracy. The test is not ready for prime time, stressed senior researcher Stephen Quake, a professor at Stanford University in California. It still has to be validated…
DetailsTHURSDAY, June 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Unsettling experiences on social media may leave you feeling more than just anti-social — they might raise your risk for depression, new research suggests. Curiously, the reverse doesn’t seem to be true. The survey of nearly 1,200 college students indicated that a positive online exchange only marginally reduced…
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