Why Kids Are Most Likely to Develop Food Allergies

You may have ignored the symtoms as flu or common cold but a child we frequently sneezes or coughs a lot, often develops rash or hives and gets stomach stomach ache may be allergic to certain foods. If left untreated, allergies can lead to a potentially lethal anaphylactic shock – a life threatening allergic reaction. According to a new study, the good news is that many children outgrow their allergies, presumably as the immune system learns to tolerate foods initially mistaken as “foreign”. The research was conducted at the La…

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Web Apps Like Flipkart Lite Are the Only Logical End for Apps

Look at your phone right now, and aside from a few games and media players, you’ll find that most of the apps that are sitting in your storage eating up space are basically containers for the Web. Do we, for example, really need separate apps for Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal, all installed on our phones? The apps that are available on our smartphones are what make them useful for every task – Android and iOS have thousands to choose from, and although Windows Phone trails a little on this front,…

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Kids Who Eat Two Breakfasts Are Less Likely to be Overweight

A growing number of children are eating free breakfasts at school, but the push to provide morning meals for all children in low-income communities has long been accompanied by a concern that it might mean more kids end up eating a double breakfast, one at home and one at school, increasing their risk of obesity. A new study suggests that it is not children who indulge twice, but those who skip breakfast altogether, who are more likely to be overweight. In other words, two breakfasts appear to be better than…

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Are You Vegan? Are You Eating Right?

Vegans need to guard against neurologic disorders, anemia, reduced bone strength and other health concerns as their diet may lack vital nutrient intake, a new study has warned. The US study points out that some vegans rely heavily on processed foods and may not eat a sufficient variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. The findings showed that a whole food, plant-based diet is commendable and a well-planned vegan diet can be adequate to achieve proper nutrition, but requires some education. Researchers recommend that healthcare providers monitor vegan patients for…

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Are You Vegan? Are You Eating Right?

Vegans need to guard against neurologic disorders, anemia, reduced bone strength and other health concerns as their diet may lack vital nutrient intake, a new study has warned. The US study points out that some vegans rely heavily on processed foods and may not eat a sufficient variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. The findings showed that a whole food, plant-based diet is commendable and a well-planned vegan diet can be adequate to achieve proper nutrition, but requires some education. Researchers recommend that healthcare providers monitor vegan patients for…

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Want to Buy Gold? Here Are The Smart Ways For Investing

After posting negative returns for past three years, domestic gold prices have risen around 13 per cent this year so far. If you are looking to put money in gold, there are multiple investment options like physical gold, gold exchange traded funds (ETFs), and gold bonds. However, it always pays to be aware of the income tax implications of the different schemes. Here is a comparative analysis of various options available. Physical Gold You can buy gold coins or bars from banks and jewellers. Banks sell 24 carat gold with…

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