Children complain of being hungry an average of four times every day – nearly 1,500 times a year, according to a study. The poll of 1,000 kids aged six to 16 found that despite eating their last snack or meal as late as 7:02pm, 67 percent claim to have gone to bed feeling ravenous – […]
As a young adult, Javier Evelyn didn’t always carry his epinephrine autoinjector, which dispenses the medicine he needs if he has a food allergy reaction. It wasn’t cool to carry a clunky piece of equipment, he recalled. “I did not carry my device with me at all for most of college, so I was just […]
The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns may have worsened worries over food insecurity among many Canadians and negatively impacted their mental health, according to a nationwide survey conducted during the first wave. People who were younger or who had household incomes below $50,000 were more likely to worry about having enough food to meet […]
A study presented today at the IASLC 2021 World Conference on Lung Cancer suggests how oncology practices in the United States changed after 2018, when durvalumab became available for patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer. In 2018, PACIFIC trial results on durvalumab were published and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved […]
Here’s your friendly reminder the PSL and Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew are available now at Starbucks, so it’s unofficially the start of fall. I am so pleased to let you know there’s a new autumn Starbucks drink you’ll absolutely fall in love with—sorry! had to!—allow me to introduce you to the Apple Crisp Macchiato. Available […]
A hot dog is a classic fairground treat, but would you be as likely to enjoy one if you knew it could shorten your life? A new study by researchers at the University of Michigan has suggested that you may lose 36 minutes of healthy life after eating one hot dog, while other foods can […]
There isn’t a quick fix for optimal gut health. You can go down the road of supplements, but that can take a few months to start feeling the full benefits. But there are some other, very simple, things worth doing often and regularly to promote good gut health. The gut-to-brain connection is real, so it’s […]
A study of microbial populations under a prolonged period of starvation by Indiana University professor Jay T. Lennon and his laboratory could help researchers answer questions pertaining to chronic infections, the functioning of bacteria in the environment and the persistence of life itself. In a paper published online Aug. 12 by the Proceedings of the […]
Spotting the “goldilocks” of kid-friendly snacks is easier said than done. As you stand in the snack foods aisle, staring at the endless brands and options, three questions run through your mind: Is this snack healthy enough? Is it too healthy? And, most importantly, will the kids even like it? They’re all valid questions, but […]
There’s something about Halloween that makes you feel like a little kid again. No matter how old I get, October will always be synonymous with cool costumes, cute, but spooky Halloween decor, and the best part—candy. But if you’re trying to reach a health goal, candy can feel like it’s off limits—urgh. Halloween sweets can […]
