When In Doubt, Blame Your Mother!
Sorry, Mom! But we did wait until *after* Mother’s Day to write this post… There is a growing body of research examining just how much of an impact uterine environment has on risk of disease later in...
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In unsurprising news, recipes created by popular TV chefs tend to be higher in fat and calories than similar grocery store-bought meals. More evidence: Paula Deen’s fried butter balls… … With iodized...
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More evidence against eating for two! Modest caloric restriction and exercise are effective and safe for obese women during pregnancy, helping to reduce excessive weight gain and risk of preterm...
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Big news out of Alberta this week! In a meta-analysis, researchers at the University of Calgary found a strong link between low vitamin D levels and risk of gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. …...
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In un-shocking news, consumers often underestimate the calorie content of fast food meals, with two-thirds of people underestimating by 500 calories or more. Adolescents, large meal eaters, and Subway...
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Our city is underwater! We send our thoughts and prayers to all those affected by flooding in Calgary and southern Alberta. Though waters have yet to recede, you can donate to recovery efforts (may...
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Orange a day to keep the stroke away? When blood vitamin C levels of hemorrhagic stroke survivors were compared with healthy individuals, those who'd had a stroke were more likely to show depleted...
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