Almost 1M Pounds of Breaded Chicken Recalled

The chicken was recalled over concerns about the possibility of bits of metal in the product

From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20170324/breaded-chicken-recall?src=RSS_PUBLIC

ADA, others urge Congress to support student loan reform

The American Dental Association and two other dental groups March 24 urged Congress to revisit student debt when it considers reauthorizing federal student loan programs later this year.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/march/ada-others-urge-congress-to-support-student-loan-reform

ADA asks Congress to reconsider $5.8 billion in NIH cuts

The Association is asking Congress to reconsider the Trump Administration's proposal to cut $5.8 billion of funding from the National Institutes of Health's fiscal year 2018 budget – a 20 percent reduction from the 2016 enacted budget.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/march/ada-asks-congress-to-reconsider-5-8-billion-in-nih-cuts

Why older moms may raise better-behaved kids

A new study finds women who have children later in life tend not to scold or use physical discipline as much

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/older-moms-may-raise-better-behaved-kids-heres-why/

Here's when hospital patients are less likely to die

Better survival rates may be linked to increased vigilance from staff

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/when-hospital-patients-are-less-likely-to-die/

Study reveals why many end-of-life talks are problematic

According to new research, many surrogates may not have a clear idea about what loved ones really want done in a crisis situation -- even after discussions about it

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/many-end-of-life-talks-end-in-confusion-study-shows/

Obesity May Not Compromise Knee Surgery Success

Results similar after procedure to repair meniscus in normal, overweight and obese people

From: http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/knee-pain/news/20170324/obesity-may-not-compromise-knee-surgery-success?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Want Cheap and Healthy Meals? Cook at Home

Study finds homemade fare is typically better for you than restaurant food

From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20170324/want-cheap-and-healthy-meals-cook-at-home?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Curtis Stone on Fatherhood and Fighting Hunger

For those who love to cook -- and for many who don't -- chef Curtis Stone whets appetites for inventive recipes and entertaining TV.

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/curtis-stone-fatherhood-fighting-hunger?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Many Dialysis Patients May Not Need Colonoscopies

Study finds that a limited life span offsets the benefits of the screening test

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20170324/many-dialysis-patients-get-unnecessary-colonoscopies?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Delaware dentists deliver smiles

A Give Kids A Smile event Feb. 11 in Milford, Delaware, hosted by the Delaware State Dental Society, provided 78 underserved children with dental care thanks to the work of 44 volunteers, including 15 dentists.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/march/delaware-dentists-deliver-smiles

How Many Calories Are in Your Wine?

Make sure you’re drinking to your health -- and not against it.

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/how-many-calories-in-wine?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Most Cancers Caused by Random DNA Copying Errors

While habits, environment can be key to the disease, chance plays huge role as well, scientists report

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20170323/most-cancers-caused-by-random-dna-copying-errors?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Many Kids With Diabetes Missing Out on Eye Exams

Those with type 2 disease should see eye doc right away, while type 1 patients can wait 5 years

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20170323/many-kids-with-diabetes-missing-out-on-eye-exams-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Older Mothers May Raise Better-Behaved Kids

Tendency of moms to mellow with age may play role in children having fewer social, emotional problems

From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20170323/older-mothers-may-raise-better-behaved-kids-study-suggests?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Cancer Survivors and Pregnancy Complication Risk

Findings emphasize the importance of counseling these women, before and during pregnancy

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20170323/young-cancer-survivors-can-face-higher-risk-of-pregnancy-complications?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The gender identity terms you need to know

Man, woman, and transgender are just the beginning

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/transgender-gender-identity-terms-glossary/

The difference between sexual orientation and gender identity

It's a common misconception that a person's gender identity and sexual orientation are connected, but they are not

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-difference-between-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity/

Random mutations blamed for big role in cancer

A new study looks at how many cases of cancer are due to random genetic errors, and how many could be prevented

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cancer-random-genetic-dna-mutations-two-thirds-of-cases/

ADA webinar to focus on responsible prescribing of opioids

While America’s war on opioids has focused primarily on physicians, data indicates that dentists are also frequent prescribers.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/march/ada-webinar-to-focus-on-responsible-prescribing-of-opioids

Input sought for policy on sleep-related breathing disorders

The ADA Council on Dental Practice is inviting dentists to provide comment on a revised draft policy on dentistry's role in sleep-related breathing disorders.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/march/input-sought-for-policy-on-sleep-related-breathing-disorders

Free Journal of Prosthodontics' Research and Related Videos until May 31

To mark National Prosthodontics Awareness Week, April 2-8, the American College of Prosthodontists is offering access to select research from its Journal of Prosthodontics and associated videos at no cost until May 31. Access is available now.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/march/free-journal-of-prosthodontics-research-and-related-videos-until-may-31

Drug-resistant TB threatens decades of progress

Doctors warn that growing drug resistance could put millions of lives at risk

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-resistant-tb-threatens-decades-of-progress-doctors-warn/

Mayo Clinic Minute: Spring break sun safety

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Si16atsBps

Healthy Living Program for Physicians: CME Testimonial

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOQKRTqfG3o

Republican health care bill on the brink?

The health care vote is scheduled for Friday morning

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/health-care-vote-the-latest-news/

Eating better: 3 keys to healthy grocery shopping

With the New Year a few months behind us now, hectic schedules and daily distractions have gotten in the way of our most well intended resolutions. If you are still looking to work on being healthier this year, eating healthier is a good option that may be easier than it seems.

As Hippocrates (the “father” of modern medicine) once said, “Let food be thy medicine, and thy medicine thy food.” We are realizing more and more how much our daily behaviors and our food choices impact our health and well-being. There are many factors that can get in the way of our efforts to lead a healthy lifestyle including busy schedules, lack of access to fresh produce, and smart advertising by the food industry. These three tips can help you overcome some of the barriers to healthy eating.

1. Plan ahead: Get more out of your weekly grocery store trips by writing down exactly what you need. If you ever find yourself in the supermarket wandering aimlessly down the aisles, you might discover that a lot of food unintentionally ends up in your basket, including many impulse purchases that you should never really eat! You might find it helpful to put up a post-it note on your fridge, and write items on the note throughout the week so that writing a shopping list isn’t as daunting. You could also take a photo of the inside of your fridge and your pantry with your phone so you can refer to it while you are at the grocery store. When you are nearing the checkout line, beware the temptations next to the conveyor belt. They’re there because you probably didn’t know you were craving any of it, but the stores know that if they put them in your face, you just might.

2. Read nutrition labels: Food marketing teams realized a while back that we, the consumers, want healthy food — and they know exactly how to target us. Large print on labels now claims “low fat,” “low sugar,” “all natural.” But to really be sure you’re getting something healthy, you should investigate deeper and study the nutrition label on the back of each package.

First step: notice the serving size. Is the fat and sugar content for the entire container of yogurt, or just for a quarter cup? Food companies don’t have to report ingredients occurring at less than 0.5 grams in the specific serving size, which can confuse the consumer and convince them the food is healthy. For example, if a product contains unhealthy ingredients such as trans fat, the company may elect to decrease the serving size until the amount of trans fat per serving is less than 0.5 grams, so they can report it as “0 grams of trans fat.” The tricky part is that many of us will likely eat more than this artificially small serving.

Stay away from food containing trans fats, or trans-unsaturated fatty acids. These are fats that rarely appear in nature, but food processing has made them very abundant. They have been linked to increased risk for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks. Food containing saturated fats (fats that are solid at room temperature like butter) should be eaten in moderation. Our bodies need a bit of it, but not too much!

Make sure you are getting enough protein compared to sugars and fats. As a rule, when you read the food labels of items such as bread or cereal, you should only buy the product if the amount of protein and fiber combined is more than the amount of sugar per serving. Physicians in our practice affectionately refer to this as the “Altman rule,” after one of our senior doctors.

Stay away from overly processed food with ingredients that you’ve never heard of, such as those exotic chemicals straight out of the chemistry lab. Lastly, refrain from buying food high in added sugars such as high fructose corn syrup, which has been linked to obesity and diabetes.

3. Spend more time along the periphery (the aisles along the walls) of grocery stores: While every grocery store is different, you might notice a common theme to the layouts. Fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables, as well as the fresh meat and fish departments, tend to be around the periphery of each store. Try to start off your grocery trip along the outside, and pick out your fruits, vegetables, protein, and snackable items (such as hummus and carrots) there first. After exhausting the periphery, slowly make your way to the center aisles with your handy grocery list so you get only what you need. Then head swiftly to the checkout so you don’t get distracted by those last-minute impulse buys!

Sources

Mente, A. et al. “A Systematic Review of the Evidence Supporting a Causal Link Between Dietary Factors and Coronary Heart Disease.” Archives of Internal Medicine. 2009.

The post Eating better: 3 keys to healthy grocery shopping appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Dominic Wu, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/eating-better-3-keys-to-shopping-healthfully-at-the-grocery-store-2017032411333

What are the Obamacare essential benefits?

Republican leaders said they'd repeal "essential benefits" defined under the ACA, in order to win votes for the GOP health care bill

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-are-the-obamacare-essential-benefits/