Myths About Raw Milk and Breast Milk
A viral wellness trend is drawing attention to an unsafe comparison: whether raw animal milk is essentially the same as human breast milk because neither is necessarily pasteurized before an infant consumes it. Experts say that comparison misses several important differences between the two. Human breast milk is biologically designed for human infants, while raw […]
12 overlooked questions to ask your Pediatrician
A pediatrician visit can easily become a whirlwind for parents. Between keeping a restless child occupied, answering questions about eating and sleeping and making sure routine screenings are covered, it can be difficult to remember everything you wanted to discuss. One way to make the most of an appointment is to arrive with a short […]
4 Effective Protein Tips for Better Nutrition
Protein has become one of the biggest stars of modern nutrition. Grocery store shelves are filled with protein-packed foods and drinks, while social media is full of advice about how much people should consume to build muscle, lose weight and support healthy aging. But nutrition experts say more protein is not automatically better. Researchers and […]
Poor childhood oral health raises heart risk
Good oral hygiene has long been recognized as an important part of childhood health, but new research suggests its benefits may extend far beyond preventing cavities. A large European study has found that severe dental problems during childhood could be linked to a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease later in life. Researchers say […]
Ways to avoid GLP-1 weight regain
GLP-1 medications have transformed the way many people manage Type 2 diabetes, helping improve blood sugar while supporting meaningful weight loss. Drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have become widely used because they address multiple aspects of the condition at the same time, making them valuable tools for long term care. Even so, many patients […]
4 in 5 toddler foods are ultraprocessed
A new analysis of nearly 2,800 grocery store products marketed to toddlers has found that the vast majority fall short of basic nutrition standards, raising fresh concerns about what young children are eating during a critical stage of brain development. The research, presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, […]
Speaking 2 languages may slow brain aging
Speaking two or more languages may keep your brain younger, new research shows. Learning a second language may do more than help travelers order coffee abroad. A growing body of research suggests that speaking multiple languages can reshape the brain, slow biological aging and even improve recovery after serious illness. Three separate studies, released in […]
3 reasons alcohol is risky during heat waves
Doctors are sending out a clear warning as record breaking heat waves continue to sweep the country this summer: that ice cold cocktail or beer might feel like the perfect way to cool off, but it could actually be putting your health at serious risk. While reaching for alcohol during a scorching afternoon may seem […]
Bleeding gums: a warning sign for kidney disease
Doctors have long known that gum disease can offer clues about a person’s overall health, but new research suggests it may also be an early warning sign for a condition many people don’t associate with their mouth at all: kidney disease. Kidney disease is often described as a silent condition because it can progress for […]
This protein rule change could reshape how americans eats
Dietary guidelines around protein have stayed largely unchanged for decades, but a new perspective paper is pushing experts to reconsider what optimal intake actually looks like. Published in Frontiers in Nutrition, the paper argues that many adults could benefit from consuming meaningfully more protein than current recommendations suggest, with some researchers pointing to a target […]