Former first lady Michelle Obama on Friday warned President Donald Trump's efforts to scale back programs that affect American children. Obama made the remarks at the annual Partnership for a Healthier America Summit in Washington, D.C. "We've got to make sure we don't let anybody take us back," she said, noting particularly the Trump administration's efforts to unwind her legacy program to improve nutrition for schoolchildren. Perdue's argument last week was, "If kids aren't eating the … [Read more...]
Are potatoes healthy
Yes, a plain baked potato is a healthy food, especially when it is consumed with its fiber-rich skin. But because its nutrient profile and composition is different from other vegetables (it has more starch than leafy greens, for example), it shouldn't be the only vegetable in your diet. Though potatoes may be thought of as a fattening food, a medium, unsalted plain baked potato with skin has only 160 calories and is naturally fat- and cholesterol-free. Each potato also packs about 4 grams … [Read more...]
Trump Health Dept. dismisses Obama appointed surgeon general
The Trump administration has relieved Dr. Vivek Murthy of his duties as U.S. Surgeon General. A spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services says Murthy was asked to resign after "assisting in a smooth transition" under President Donald Trump. Murthy was a holdover from the Obama administration. Murthy's deputy, Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, is serving as acting surgeon general and leader the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps until the Senate confirms a … [Read more...]
Surgery for gallstones may not be necessary for all patients
Gallbladder removal may not always necessary for gallstone pancreatitis, a new study suggests. Gallstone pancreatitis occurs when one or more gallstones gets stuck in a duct in the pancreas. This blocks pancreatic enzymes from leaving the pancreas and traveling to the small intestine to aid in digestion. When those enzymes back up into the pancreas, it causes inflammation and pain, according to the American College of Gastroenterology. The standard treatment is to remove the gallbladder … [Read more...]
Flu vaccine is 48% effective this season, CDC says
The flu shot has been reducing the risk of infections in the United States by about half this season, according to reports issued Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but the season is expected to continue for several more weeks. The predominant virus strain this season is influenza A (H3N2) strain; the estimated effectiveness of the vaccine in preventing illness caused by that strain was 43%. The vaccine's estimated effectiveness against the influenza B virus was 73%. … [Read more...]
Food insecurity has impact on school readiness, performance
Researchers from Georgetown University and the University of Virginia have found young children who experience food insecurity have difficulties in learning and performance in kindergarten. Food insecurity refers to a lack of food or sufficient quantities or quality of food necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Children living in poverty often experience food insecurity in their homes. The study used data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study--Birth Cohort and analyzed 3,700 low-income … [Read more...]
Study finds energy drinks, alcohol increase injury risk
Researchers at the University of Victoria's Center for Addictions Research of British Columbia, or CARBC, found combining energy drinks and alcohol can increase a person's risk of injury from falls and other accidents. The team analyzed peer-reviewed journal articles on alcohol and energy drinks from 1981 to 2016 and found a link between the use of alcohol mixed with energy drinks, or AmED, and an increased risk of injury compared with drinking alcohol alone. "The stimulant effects of … [Read more...]
House GOP health bill would cut women’s services
Women seeking abortions and some basic health services, including prenatal care, contraception and cancer screenings, would face restrictions and struggle to pay for some of that medical care under the House Republicans' proposed bill. The legislation, which would replace much of former President Barack Obama's health law, was approved by two House committees on Thursday. Republicans are hoping to move quickly to pass it, despite unified opposition from Democrats, criticism from some … [Read more...]
Republicans set low expectations for health bill cost study
Republicans pushing a plan to dismantle Barack Obama's health care law are bracing for a Congressional Budget Office analysis widely expected to conclude that fewer Americans will have health coverage under the proposal, despite President Donald Trump's promise of "insurance for everybody." House Speaker Paul Ryan said he fully expects the CBO analysis, set to be released as early as Monday, to find less coverage since the GOP plan eliminates the government requirement to be insured. But … [Read more...]
Fewer heavy Americans are trying to lose weight, study finds
Fewer overweight Americans have been trying to lose weight in recent years, and researchers wonder if fat acceptance could be among the reasons. The trend found in a new study occurred at the same time obesity rates climbed. "Socially accepted normal body weight is shifting toward heavier weight. As more people around us are getting heavier, we simply believe we are fine, and no need to do anything with it," said lead author Dr. Jian Zhang, a public health researcher at Georgia Southern … [Read more...]
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