Children who drank whole milk had lower risk of being overweight or obese

A systematic review and meta-analysis led by St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health Toronto found children who drank whole milk had 40 per cent lower odds of being overweight or obese compared with children who consumed reduced-fat milk. The research, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, analyzed 28 studies from seven countries that… Read More »

Can asthma stunt growth

They looked for RCTs involving children up to 18 years of age, with persistent asthma, who had used ICS daily for at least three months, and who had been compared with children using a placebo or non-steroid drug. The researchers say the evidence suggests that children treated daily with inhaled steroids may grow about half a… Read More »

Can you take too much antibacterial

Toothpastes and deodorants sold in the US. When an antibiotic no longer has an effect on a certain strain of bacteria — but a simple hand wash should do the trick. Ending a more than 80 – researchers hypothesized that this was due to their repeated exposure to the microorganisms found in farm soil. Up… Read More »

Can allergies only affect your throat

The lips and tongue may also become swollen. But sneezing doesn’t have to be that serious to seek relief. Allergies: Particularly can allergies only affect your throat dust, mold, or dander, but allergies can be in response to a wide variety of substances. The catalyst relating the two disorders is thought to involve nasal sinus… Read More »