Energy Drinks Contain Substances That Can Harm Sporty Children

In the majority of cases, an exercising child needs to drink to rehydrate, and there is nothing better than water for that. Energy drinks contain a lot of caffeine, which if taken in large amounts can be dangerous for a child, experts have written in the journal Pediatrics. Energy and sports drinks are aggressively marketed at children and teenagers…

Begin The Summertime Grilling Season With A Food Safety Home Run

Days are getting warmer, baseball season is in full swing, and Memorial Day is fast approaching-all signs that the summer cookout season is nearly upon us. As you welcome summer at your Memorial Day weekend barbecue this year, USDA reminds you that safe grilling practices are the key to making your cookout a big hit with your guests…

Kids Should Not Consume Energy Drinks, And Rarely Need Sports Drinks, Says AAP

Sports and energy drinks are heavily marketed to children and adolescents, but in most cases kids don’t need them – and some of these products contain substances that could be harmful to children…

Link Between Low Vitamin D Levels And Multiple Sclerosis Risk For African Americans

In the first major study exploring the connection between vitamin D and multiple sclerosis in African Americans, a team of scientists at the University of California, San Francisco has discovered that vitamin D levels in the blood are lower in African Americans who have the disease, compared to African Americans who do not…