Monthly Archives: April 2013

The consumption of hummus is on the rise in the U.S.

A pelvic exam in the absence of symptoms may not provide any useful information.

Sleep deficit can be misdiagnosed as A.D.H.D.

The brain responds differently to glucose and fructose and this may control the sense of hunger that influences the consumption of calories.

Evidence indicates plantar fasciitis is due to small tears in fascia in the bottom of the foot and not the result of inflammation. Treatment consists of resting the foot and stretching may help.

Eggs and red meat are associated with increased risk for heart disease. New evidence indicates a common mechanism that causes the heart disease is related to bacteria in the gut.

Be careful which Greek yogurt you chose.

Exercise is necessary for good health but it takes a lot of exercise to work off enough calories to lose weight. That knowledge helps people to make better food choices.

Micheal Pollan advises to eat real food, mostly plants, less of it. Mark Bittman outlines what appears to be a reasonable pathway for flexitarians. All of this is good advice to maintain health and weight but you have to be … Continue reading →

Some studies are linking antidepressants during pregnancy with autism in the child.