Women Are Heart Smarter, But There's More to be Done

February is American Heart Month, and a good time to think about how you can improve your heart health and live a heart healthy lifestyle.

Understanding and Managing Blood Sugar

Carbohydrates include some of the tastiest foods out there, like pasta and pie. But they also get a bad rap when it comes to their nutritional contributions. Do they deserve it?

Vitamin K for Healthy Knees

Vitamin K supports bones and cartilage. So researchers wanted to know if low vitamin K was linked to joint damage and osteoarthritis.

The Fate of New Hips in Women

Hip joint replacements can help patients regain normal mobility. But just like any surgery, there are risks involved in hip replacement. And women may have a higher risk than men when it comes to failure of the new hip.

Celiac Prevention for Babies

Parents often wonder when to feed new foods to their baby. New research suggests that introducing wheat early can help babies avoid developing celiac disease.

Vitamin B May Not Be a Brain Booster

High levels of an amino acid in the blood may slow down the mind. Vitamin B, however, has been shown to decrease this amino acid and improve brain function.

Lather Up for the Drive

Anyone who’s had a bad sunburn knows to use sunscreen before heading outside. They may also want to start using sun protection while driving in a car. Car windows can let up to 80 percent of UV rays inside.

In the Dark About Heart Devices

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) treat irregular heartbeats. While the devices have benefits, they also pose risks that doctors may not explain to patients.

When Cancer Patients Need Nutritional Support

Cancer treatment changes the body’s metabolism. The body is working hard to fight the cancer and deal with side effects of therapy. Malnutrition can result. Now, identifying patients who need nutritional support may have gotten easier.

Mom's Nightmare - Sleepless Kids

Getting a child to sleep well and getting them to eat well are notorious challenges for parents. And problems in one area may be linked to the other - while making moms tired!

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