Share on PinterestPrime Energy Drink contains between 5 and 7 times the amount of caffeine as a similar serving of the average soda. Images by Mike Kemp/In via Getty Images Health experts are sounding the alarm about the health dangers energy drinks can pose to adults and children. The high amounts of caffeine in these beverages can vary widely from brand to brand and can cause adverse health effects such as insomnia, digestive problems, and drug interference. They can also pose significant risks to people who may have undiagnosed heart…
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More children are anxious but less get the right help, study shows | Cnn
Cnn According to the latest research, more children, adolescents and young adults suffer from anxiety, but fewer receive the appropriate treatment. A new study looked at data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey from 2006 to 2018 and evaluated in-office doctor visits to see how many included an anxiety disorder diagnosis and what treatment, if any, was administered. The observed patients ranged in age from 4 to 24 years. While visits for anxiety increased from 1.4 percent in 2006 to 2009 to 4.2 percent in 2014 to 2018, the…
Read MoreCU Pediatrics Faculty Member on the Michelle Obama Society Advisory Board for Developing Healthy Foods for Children
When did you start working with Michelle Obama? I went to Washington in 2009 as a health policy fellow with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Academy of Medicine. It was a mid-career fellowship I did as a faculty member at the CU School of Medicine. As part of that fellowship, I was inducted into Mrs. Obama’s office, then continued for another year as her health care policy adviser. Why did you apply for that scholarship? What interested you about that opportunity? I have worked extensively in advocacy…
Read MoreThe review can help doctors treat adolescents with depression
A new review authored by three Canadian psychiatrists aims to help primary care physicians diagnose and manage depression in adolescents. Depression is common among Canadian teenagers and often goes unnoticed. Many family doctors report feeling unprepared to identify and manage depression in these patients. “Depression is an increasingly common but treatable condition among adolescents,” the authors wrote. “General practitioners and pediatricians are well positioned to support first-line assessment and management of depression in this group, helping patients regain health and function.” The article was published on May 29 in CMJ…
Read MoreUnpacking the Nutritional Profiles of New Age Plant-Based Foods: Are They Really Healthier?
In a recent study published in International food researchresearchers explore nutrient profiles of next-generation plant-based foods. Study: Designing healthier plant-based foods: fortification, digestion and bioavailability. Image Credit: marilyn bum/Shutterstock.com Is a plant-based diet better? Consumers are increasingly adopting plant-based diets due to concerns about the environmental, health and ethical effects of animal-based foods such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. Foods of animal origin have a negative impact on the environment due to their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, land use, water use, deforestation, pollution and biodiversity loss. While…
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