Thursday, August 17, 2017

Calories in popular foods must be cut, say health officials

BBC News - Health
Health officials target pizzas, burgers and ready meals to help tackle child obesity in government drive.
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Three charities are canceling fundraisers at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort as the president faces a backlash from his comments about violence in Charlottesville, Virginia
The pill is a mix of probiotics and tiny amounts of peanut to build tolerance.
The pill is a mix of probiotics and tiny amounts of peanut to build tolerance.
Scientists in Australia report success with trials of a pill filled with a mix of probiotics and tiny amounts of peanut to build tolerance to peanut allergies.
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Fake Sugars Are in More Foods Than You Think!Artificial sweeteners and fake sugars are being consumed by kids at an alarming rate of 200 percent more times than they used to just a few years ago. The Doctors investigate!


Is Post-Workout Ice Cream Good for You?There are a lot of claims out there about great post-workout foods that maximize benefits and help with your body's recovery. But does eating ice cream fall into the pro or con category?


Acupuncture for Dogs?Due to Nala’s severe posterior leg and hip arthritis, he has enlisted the help of Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Douthwaite of Mockingbird Veterinary Housecalls, who joins The Doctors to share how acupuncture can help your dog.


Fake News – How to Tell When Stories Are Legit or BunkDue to the amount of false medical news that tends to circulate online, we brought in the help of Dr. Melissa Zimdars, Assistant Professor of Communications at Merrimack College, to share tips on how to decipher when the story you are reading is real or not.


Best Way to Get Probiotics – Supplements or Food?Dr. Travis Stork continues to share important information from his new book, “The Lose Your Belly Diet: Change Your Gut, Change Your Life,” and now he’s tackling the question of where you should be getting your probiotics from – supplements or food? Dr. Stork explains that most studies are unsure and that it’s a big “maybe.” He says people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or traveler’s diarrhea could benefit from probiotic supplements, but he questions the cost of the pills. As for Dr. Stork, he prefers to get his probiotics from his foods, saying his go-to is yogurt.


I Was Brutally Assaulted on Snapchat!14-year old Jordan’s life was forever changed when he was intentionally attacked by a stranger so it could be posted on Snapchat. The teen and his father Ed join The Doctors to share their horrifying story and how they are trying to turn Jordan’s horrible experience into something positive. After being sucker punched in the head by someone he had never met, Jordan had to be airlifted to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles with a brain bleed.


Is New Anti-HIV Campaign Doing More Harm Than Good?The campaign, which promotes the HIV prevention pill PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), is taking a bold approach with the slogans, “Expletive without fear” and “fearless expletive.” To better understand this controversial approach, Dr. Robert Bolan the chief medical officer at the Los Angeles LGBT center and the Director of Advocacy & Policy Research Dr. Adam Cohen of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation join The Doctors. Watch: Father Injects Son with HIV!


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