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Diet recommendations updated for mothers-to-be 04/11/2017 05:37pm • WASHINGTON — With an increasing number of women in the U.S. and around the globe being overweight or obese when they conceive, medical experts have updated their recommendations for healthy diets. And according to Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Club™ blog, new goals for weight gain Eating to Fight Cancer 04/10/2017 08:00pm • Approximately 20 percent of all cancers in the United States are directly related to preventable factors including poor dietary habits, excess body fat, lack of physical activity and overconsumption of alcohol, as reported by the World Cancer Research Fund. Incorporating a nutritious diet can lead t What Are the Causes of Diabetes? 04/10/2017 08:00pm • The actual cause of diabetes depends on the type of diabetes you have. To some extent, it's not always clear to doctors what causes a patient's diabetes. Some factors that increase your risk for diabetes are outside of your control, like age and ethnicity. Still, there are ways you can lower your r Car Seat Safety: Avoid These Common Mistakes 04/10/2017 08:00pm • There's a lot for parents to consider when it comes to car seat safety. To start, it's important to avoid some common mistakes that can making riding more dangerous for young children. Of course, always remember to read the car seat manufacturer's instructions. In addition, you'll want to take spec 4 Tips for Camper Van Vacationing With Kids 04/10/2017 08:00pm • In the age of peer-to-peer vacation rental sites and all-inclusive beach resorts, it can be hard to believe that renting a recreational camper van (a smaller, planet-friendly version of an RV) to elevate the traditional camping concept is catching on as an adventure-tourism trend. But for thrill-se 5 Dietitian-Approved Spring Detox Tips 04/09/2017 08:00pm • When the snow finally melts and the sun and air suddenly feel warm, you may get the urge to buy a juice cleanse or commit to an intense detox in order to get ready for bathing suit season. But resist: Spring is the perfect time to find seasonal and sweet produce, cook at home and prepare lighter and Don't want to exercise? Take a hot bath instead 04/08/2017 08:14am • If you don't care for exercise, don't sweat it. Well, actually, do -- taking a hot bath offers similar health benefits to exercise, according to small study recently published in Temperature. Researchers from Loughborough University examined how a hot bath affects blood sugar and the number of ca How Does an Early MS Diagnosis Impact Quality of Life? 04/06/2017 08:00pm • For 35-year-old Kristin Taylor, a diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis came early in life. Her first two flare-ups of the disease, in high school and college, were chalked up to other causes. When the third flare-up struck in her 20s -- numbness and tingling in her left arm -- a neuro The 10 Most Health-Conscious Countries in the World 04/06/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, the Nordic countries seem to have it all. Sweden is perceived to be the most health-conscious country in the world, according to data from the 2017 Best Countries rankings, a characterization of 80 countries based on a survey of more than 21,000 global ci How Many Carbs Should You Eat to Lose Weight? 04/06/2017 08:00pm • There's no end to the list of low-carb weight-loss approaches out there. You've got Atkins, South Beach, the Zone, plus a slew of ketogenic (nearly carb-free) diets, just to name a few. All of them are based on the premise that to lose weight, you need to cut carbs. And while there's no one universa How a Trip to the Dead Sea Can Benefit Your Health 04/06/2017 08:00pm • The Dead Sea, located in the Jordan Rift Valley on Israel-Jordan border, has been a health destination since ancient times, and to this day it's internationally renowned for the restorative properties of its mineral-dense water. Each year, thousands of people travel to its shores to ease ailments su Is ADHD Being Oversold in America? 04/06/2017 08:00pm • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is not without its share of controversies, often leaving professionals and parents trying to sort through the multitude of varying opinions. On one hand, some experts maintain it's possible children too hastily receive an ADHD diagnosis and the drugs to go al Basketball around the Beltway: Tall task ahead for a Hoyas giant 04/06/2017 02:51am • WASHINGTON -- Past met present for Georgetown University when the school introduced Hoyas great Patrick Ewing as its head men's basketball coach, with an eye toward the future.  It happened on Wednesday in front of a room packed with media, boosters, fans, students, alumni and a pep band that d Key Considerations of Smart Beta Investing 04/05/2017 08:00pm • Smart beta investments have exploded in popularity in recent years, gathering assets at a rapid pace while inspiring a wave of new products from investment firms eager to grab a share of a growing market. BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager and a leading provider of smart beta products, pr Why Are Girls Starting Puberty Earlier? 04/05/2017 08:00pm • I recently saw a 7-year-old patient with a little breast budding -- which is usually the earliest sign of puberty. Her parents came in very worried. They wanted to know what's causing their daughter to start to develop breasts while she's still playing with dolls. Are the hormones in milk and meat t