Monday, 20 May 2019

Why Tuesday’s City Primary Could Mean the End of Philadelphia’s Soda Tax


By ANDREW JACOBS from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2HDHDwE

Breastfeeding Brings a Heart Bonus for Mom

mother breastfeeding her child

In the study, researchers assessed heart and blood vessel health in postmenopausal women, along with their breastfeeding history.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2VBTj8b

Swallowed Button Batteries Must be Removed: Study

swallowed battery xray

Whenever a child swallows a battery -- or might have swallowed one -- parents should get to the hospital right away.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2ElCEjo

Sugary Drinks and Juices Increase Early Death Risk

colorful juices in tall, thin glasses

The researchers found that those who drank the most sugar-sweetened beverages -- including 100%  fruit juice -- had higher odds of dying during the study, compared with those who drank the least of these.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2YzBPuQ

A.I. Took a Test to Detect Lung Cancer. It Got an A.


By DENISE GRADY from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2QgvoKy