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11/10/2023
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By Lance D Johnson
Pumpkins can help alleviate vitamin A deficiency and prevent severe disease outcomes for measles
One of the oldest cultivated crops in North America is the pumpkin fruit. These iconic autumn globes belong to the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), right along with the watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, zucchini and cucumber. Native tribes have been growing pumpkins for food and medicine since at least 5,000 B.C. The oldest domesticated pumpkins were discovered […]
07/24/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
The sweet and the sour: Health benefits of honey and apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar starts life as an apple juice. It is then fermented twice with yeast. It is most notable for its strong, sour flavor, which is due to its main ingredient acetic acid. In turn, this substance is said to be responsible for the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. Meanwhile, honey is a sweet and viscous substance […]
07/22/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Eat this or that: Picky eaters need a variety of veggies, say scientists
Children aren’t big fans of veggies. Parents are often hard-pressed to get them to eat their greens and other healthful but less appetizing foods. But a group of researchers from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia and Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands found that offering at least three vegetables at a time can […]
10/20/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Dark chocolate can help improve bone growth in teens, says study
Interest in dark chocolate as a health food has grown in recent years. Studies have emerged confirming the positive effects of eating dark chocolate on blood pressure, cholesterol levels, brain function, and other areas. Due to its rise in popularity, researchers from Canada and the U.S. investigated the effects of dark chocolate consumption on bone health, particularly […]
09/02/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Research finds that soy isoflavone intake can cause damage to blood vessels in children
Kawasaki disease (KD) is an illness that affects children below five years old. This disease affects the lymph nodes, mouth, and skin, but if not treated early, it can cause severe complications like vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels), a dangerous condition that can affect the coronary arteries which supply blood and oxygen to the heart, […]
07/18/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Soy isoflavone consumption linked to risk of Kawasaki disease
Researchers from the U.S. investigated the link between the risk of Kawasaki disease (KD) and dietary soy and isoflavone consumption. The results of their study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. KD is defined as acute vasculitis that affects children. Its incidence varies according to ethnicity and is highest in Asian populations. While genetic differences […]
03/13/2019
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By Ralph Flores
A short introduction to vitamin K deficiency
A person needs vitamins, so his or her body can grow healthy and strong. For the most part, many people strive to include vitamin-rich foods in their diet: A healthy meal usually has all the vitamins that your body needs in a day, which include: Vitamin A B-vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate, biotin, and […]
09/01/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Children with asthma found to respond better to TCM treatments than conventional bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory drugs
Parents of children with asthma can breathe a sigh of relief once they hear about a potential alternative to conventional bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory drugs. According to a 2017 study, pediatric asthma patients experience improved control after taking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment. Children are particularly vulnerable to asthma. The last few years have witnessed increasing numbers of pediatric asthma cases […]
08/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Familiarity with a variety of healthy foods through the early years leads children to good eating habits later
For parents, encouraging children to eat healthier can be a daunting task, especially if their little ones are very picky. According to a review paper, the best way to remedy this is to introduce your children to different kinds of diets and an assortment of healthy food. Don’t be discouraged if your kids refuse to […]
07/14/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Valproic acid-induced autism in young children reduced with curcumin
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about one in 59 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A look at yearly data on the prevalence of ASD reveals that this figure is likely to get worse. Research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that the administration of curcumin […]
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