Ketosis and ketoacidosis both involve the production of ketones in the body. However, while ketosis is generally safe, ketoacidosis can be life-threatening. Nutritional ketosis occurs when the body starts burning fat instead of glucose. Inducing ketosis is the aim of a ketogenic diet, or “keto” diet, which is a high-fat, very-low-carb diet that can help… Read More »
Two Manhattan restaurants want to change the way you think about Indian food. East Village gastro bar Baar Baar, at 13 E. 1st St., has designed health-conscious options for those watching their carbs after December indulgences. Slim-down offerings include the paneer pinwheel, with red pepper makhana — otherwise known as fox nuts or lotus seeds… Read More »
Oral health and dental hygiene are one of the biggest factors in the overall health and well-being of a child. However, oral health is often overlooked or misunderstood by parents and it can lead to problems for their children. Infections, loss of teeth, discolouration and bad positioning can be the worst consequences of poor practice… Read More »
A letter from Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) is challenging top IT executives in the Department of Veterans Affairs to better implement health IT to improve care. James Gfrerer recently was sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and CIO at the VA, and with the new appointments came a challenge from Tester asking… Read More »