Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco have found that rising rates of sugared soda consumption have contributed to 14,000 new cases of heart disease, 130,000 new cases of diabetes, and 50,000 more life-years burdened with heart disease in the last decade.
Read moreOver the years, coffee has been much maligned as an indulgence, a trigger of blood pressure and brown teeth, a diuretic that works against... Read more »
When I was in high school, I lived in Southern California on the edge of the Colorado Desert. It was hot. In the summer it was especially... Read more »
Have you heard about the Juggler? You will soon be seeing the bright colored icon on fruits, vegetables and other foods that contain them.... Read more »
Mitch felt fine. At 5 ft 7 inches, he weighed a comfortable 159 lb, though he did have a small visible "paunch" above his beltline. Mitch... Read more »
I used to be a diet soda junkie. I consumed lots and lots of them each day, thinking that they were good for me since they had the magic... Read more »
Eating an egg a day may double the risk of death for diabetics, according to a new study. A research team used annual questionnaires to analyze the... Read more »
People looking for an alternative to sugar-sweetened soft drinks often turn to fruity beverages, but new research suggests that may be unwise.... Read more »
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Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
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Normal ValuesNormal values range from 280 to 303 milliosmoles per kilogram.Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.... Read more »
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Dehydration means your body does not have as much water and fluids as it should. Dehydration can be caused by losing too much fluid, not drinking... Read more »