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Almonds Provide Fewer Calories Than Thought: Study

December 19, 2016 SrijitaAlmonds, calories, fewer, provide, Study, Than, Thought:

Both roasted and unroasted almonds provide fewer calories than previously estimated – and the amount of calories is largely dependent on the form of the dry fruit consumed, according to a new study. The study conducted by scientists from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that compared to the number of calories listed on nutrition labels, participants actually absorbed 25 per cent fewer calories from whole unroasted almonds and 19 per cent fewer calories from whole roasted almonds. David Baer and his team from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS)…

Fewer U.S. Children Lack Access to Healthcare

November 17, 2016 SrijitaAccess, Children, fewer, Healthcare, Lack, to, U.S.

As a growing number of U.S. children have gained health insurance over the past decade, fewer kids are missing out on things like physicals and dental exams, a recent study suggests. Steep declines in the number of uninsured have been well documented, largely as a result of growth in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. But the current study offers fresh evidence that kids are not only getting insured – they’re also becoming more likely to receive the care they need. “In addition to having improved insurance coverage we…

Kids who bite nails have fewer allergies: Study

July 15, 2016 SrijitaAllergies, fewer, Have, Kids, nails, Study, Who, ‘bite

Parents, relax! Children who bite their nails or suck their thumbs are less likely to develop allergic sensitivities, a study suggests. And, if they have both ‘bad habits’, they are even less likely to be allergic to such things as house dust mites, grass, cats, dogs, horses or airborne fungi, researchers said. “Our findings are consistent with the hygiene theory that early exposure to dirt or germs reduces the risk of developing allergies,” said Malcolm Sears, formerly from Dunedin School of Medicine, in New Zealand and currently with McMaster…