The low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet continues to be the trendiest weight-loss plan around. Maybe that’s because following keto is relatively simple:
These Snacks Can Help You Avoid High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is concerning to everyone, partly because it’s so common in the United States. Roughly one in three
HEART Pathway Can Safely Identify Low-Risk ER Patients
THURSDAY, Oct. 25, 2018 — Implementation of the HEART Pathway is associated with decreased hospitalizations, increased identification of myocardial infarction
All the Foods You Can Still Eat on the DASH Diet
The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a diet recommended by many doctors to naturally lower one’s blood
Drug overdose rates are rising, but can we ‘curb the epidemic for good?’
“The drug overdose epidemic” normally brings to mind prescription opioids and illegal drugs such as cocaine (an addictive stimlant plant)
Machine learning can improve chemical toxicity prediction
(HealthDay)—Machine learning of toxological big data can predict the toxicity of chemicals, and may be more reliable than animal testing,
Can Mouth Swab at Age 2 Predict Obesity?
FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 2018 — Bacteria in a toddler’s mouth might help predict later obesity, new research suggests. Scientists at
Congress Wants to Ensure That All Pharmacists Can Help Patients Save Money on Prescriptions
The Senate passed a bill yesterday that may help lower some drug prices for consumers, if the legislation makes it
Including Calorie Count on Menus Can Cut Calories Ordered
THURSDAY, Sept. 13, 2018 — Including calorie count information on restaurant menus can result in a reduction in calories ordered,
NEJM Perspective: How state attorneys general can protect public health
Gun violence, obesity, and the misuse of opioids and alcohol are responsible for roughly 374,000 deaths—15 percent of all deaths—each