What is inulin and why fiber matters
Health writer explains inulin a prebiotic fiber added to foods, its sources from chicory root, and potential digestive issues from overconsumption. It notes average daily intake of naturally occurring inulin at 2.5 to 3.5 grams and outlines long and short chain forms and their uses in products.
Maryland reports first decline in fatal opioid overdoses in a decade
Preliminary data show a 14 percent drop in opioid related deaths in Maryland for Q1 2019 versus the prior year, though officials caution the epidemic remains severe with more than 500 deaths in the period. Fentanyl remains the dominant factor, involved in 92 percent of overdoses.
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Signs of Alzheimer’s in a relative go unseen
Tatiana Lagos noticed her father aging into retirement but ignored early signs as he became dependent on his wife for small tasks. In Potomac Maryland the concern grew after his stroke revealed Alzheimer’s. By then discussions on treatment and end of life planning were too late. See SIGNS, B2
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Students embrace fast food at school doors to eat in
Students in middle and high schools nationwide seek delivery via DoorDash Grubhub and Uber Eats triggering security and nuisance concerns. Districts from California to Delaware restrict deliveries citing unknown sources and nutrition worries amid shifts in federal lunch standards.
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