Chronic pain common in children and rising with age
Nova Scotia researchers analyzed 41 studies on pediatric pain since 1991 finding higher prevalence in girls and increasing with age. Headache affects 23 percent of 7 to 18 year olds weekly, with 5 percent daily. abdominal and back pain also common. The study appears in Pain.
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Prenatal research links womb conditions to lifelong disease risk
A surge of studies suggests factors in pregnancy such as diet stress and exposure to drugs pollutants and infections can shape a child's future health. Researchers like Barker say fetal life may set the stage for heart disease diabetes and other illnesses decades later.
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American Association For Cancer Research
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David Barker
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Chicago
Amy Elstein
Ann Borders
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Barker
Alan Guttmacher
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Elstein
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Diabetic Diet Advice and Related Health Questions
Reader asks for diabetes diet guidance for type 2 with hypertension and cholesterol. Dr Donahue advises diabetes diets are less restrictive, permits many foods, notes moderation and sugar can fit with artificial sweeteners, and emphasizes weight loss. Also covers sodium limits, cholesterol guidance, carbohydrate proportion, breakfast options, and suggests dietitian coaching and ADA resources.
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American Diabetes Association
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