Thursday 30 May 2019

Teasing Kids About Weight Linked to Gaining More

obese children on couch

Kids who had been teased more about their weight gained more weight and fat over time, and they gained it faster, said study author said.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Im2ntp

Fighting the Gender Stereotypes That Warp Biomedical Research


By JOANNA KLEIN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2WCFcDY

'Highly Processed' Food Linked to Earlier Death

woman shopping in grocery store

They include not only "junk food" -- like chips, sweets and fast food -- but also the breads, processed meats, jarred sauces and frozen meals that many people consider staples.



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

Ariana Grande Postpones Shows Due to Tomato Allergy

photo of Ariana Grande

On Instagram, the pop star said she had "an unfortunate allergic reaction to tomatoes and my throat pretty much closed."



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Qzh9AB

Middle-Aged Men May Need to Check For Thinning Bones

skeletal system graphic illustration

The fact that osteopenia was just as common in men came as a surprise, said researcher Allison Ford, a professor of health and exercise science at the University of Mississippi.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Xg8wgR