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Uncovering the Truth Behind Food Labels: Identifying Healthy Snacks with Nutritional Benefits

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Americans are an avid snacking culture, yet do they fully understand which snacks are actually healthy? According to research, seven out of ten men and half of women surveyed believe their snack choices have nutritional value. The truth is, many don’t quite understand how to read a nutrition label to ensure they’re really eating the healthiest snacks. In fact, 69% of adults claim that understanding nutrition labels would help them make better food choices.

Since summer is upon us and there’s no doubt that vacations and road trips will call for healthy snacks, understanding nutrition labels is imperative. Protein-rich snacks such as Whisps are especially popular, with 70% of adults saying they prefer protein-packed snacks for added nutrition.

To make sure you are making the most informed decisions when snack shopping, keep these tips in mind. Bonnie Taub-Dix, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, suggests closely reading nutrition labels in order to get a better understanding of what’s in your snacks. Look for the ingredients list, added sugars, and total sodium content. Many snacks can be high in salt and sugar, so reading the nutrition label is the best way to make sure you are choosing the most nutritious snacks.

In addition, Bonnie recommends looking for snacks that have ingredients specifically listed for their nutritional values. Foods like beans, hummus, and nuts can provide fiber, healthy fats, and protein; all of which are important for overall health. These items are great snacks for both kids and adults, being relatively low in calories and providing important nutrients to maintain a balanced diet.

Finally, make sure to look for snacks that provide more than just flavor. Foods such as apples, pears, and carrots are always a great crowd pleaser, as they are naturally sweet and full of vitamins. Choosing snacks that have more than one beneficial aspect can help you stay full for longer, especially on vacations or when there’s no time to sit down for a full meal.

If you want to make sure your snack choices are the healthiest, understanding nutrition labels is essential. With a few simple insights and tips from Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix, you can start making better snack decisions and lead a healthier lifestyle.

Scary Night on the Infamous Trail – Encounter with a Murderer and Rampant Rodents

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Scary Night on the Infamous Trail – Encounter with a Murderer and Rampant Rodents

Hiking The Appalachian Trail is a popular recreational activity for adventurous souls that seek to challenge themselves in the outdoors, with nearly 3million people setting foot on the famous 2,000-mile stretch of land across the East Coast of the US every year. Yet, the quiet of nature also harbours certain dangers. Tara Dower, better known as Candy Mama or Tara Treks on her YouTube page with 23,000 subscribers, detailed her experience sleeping in the shelters of the Appalachian Trail.

Tara’s main concern is not only the natural conditions of the trail, such as crazy weather, but also strange and unpredictable people that may have ventured onto the path along with her. Tara highlighted meeting one hiker, James Jordan, two weeks before he killed a fellow camper, Ronald S. Anderson Jr. She attested to Jordan’s “mentally unstable” state and was adamant in urging people not to stay in shelters with people they do not know. When it comes to animals, hikers must also be aware of their surroundings while on the Appalachian Trail. Threats of bears, spiders, snakes and rodents are a common theme in Tara’s stories, including a particularly daunting experience when a bear snooped around their campsite in search of food. Rats and mice were also a nuisance, with one unfortunate incident involving a mouse chewing on a fellow hiker’s lip after they applied chapstick. Rats and mice also spread illness in the shelters, with Tara’s party experiencing norovirus in a crowded shelter. After all these horrific experiences, Tara emphasises the importance of screening anyone you do not know sleep in a shelter with and to look out for the common signs of pests and viral illnesses.

The person mentioned in this article is Tara Dower, also known as Candy Mama or Tara Treks. She is a YouTube influencer, with 23,000 subscribers, where she uploads videos about hiking, camping, backpacking and all things outdoorsy. She has recently released a video with over 2million views of her own experiences sleeping on The Appalachian Trail, urging her subscribers to be mindful of their surrounds and the people, and pests, they share the trail with.

The company mentioned in this article is YouTube, where Tara Treks uploads her trip vlogs to her 23,000 subscribers and shares her tips on being mindful on The Appalachian Trail. YouTube, created in 2005 by Jawed Karim, Steve Chen and Chad Hurley, allows users to upload videos and share them with billions of potential viewers around the world, ensuring that the collective outdoor experience continues to be shared.

Evaluating ABCG2 (BCRP) Inhibitors Originating from Ko143 In Vitro and In Vivo

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We have evaluated a series of Ko143 analogues with the purpose of identifying ABCG2 inhibitors with improved metabolic stability. These compounds were assessed for their ability to inhibit ABCG2-mediated transport in ABCG2-transduced MDCK II cells and had their stability determined in liver microsomes. The most promising analogues were then tested in vivo by positron emission tomography.

Our In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of ABCG2 (BCRP) Inhibitors Derived from Ko143 found that three of these compounds proved to be highly potent ABCG2 inhibitors and had a high degree of stability in microsomes. When tested in vivo in wild-type and Abcb1a/b(-/-) mice, these analogues increased the distribution of the ABCG2/ABCB1 substrate [11C]tariquidar to the brain. One of the analogues demonstrated an even higher potency than Ko143 in both the animal models.

The study was based on the property of the Breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP, ABCG2), which is an efflux transporter associated with multidrug resistance in antineoplastic drugs. Ko143, an analogue of the natural product fumitremorgin C, is itself a potent inhibitor of ABCG2 but it is quickly hydrolyzed in vivo to an inactive metabolite.

The person mentioned in this article is Ko143, based on the fact that it is an analogue of the natural product fumitremorgin C. Ko143 is a potent ABCG2 inhibitor that can quickly hydrolyze in the body to an inactive metabolite.

The company mentioned in this article is the company responsible for the In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of ABCG2 (BCRP). This company is responsible for assessing the related compounds for their ability to inhibit ABCG2-mediated transport in ABCG2-transduced MDCK II cells and determining the stability of the most potent compounds in liver microsomes for the aim of identifying ABCG2 inhibitors with improved metabolic stability. Furthermore, it is also the company responsible for conducting the in vivo studies of these selected analogues by positron emission tomography.

Analyzing Social and Emotional Needs in Consumer-Health Questions Based on Scientific Data

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Analyzing Social and Emotional Needs in Consumer-Health Questions Based on Scientific Data

The consumers’ need for not only informational support when it comes to health issues, but also emotional and social support, has been documented in the literature. To this end, a dataset of Consumer Health Questions was developed to identify social and emotional support needs. Known as CHQ-SocioEmo, it was collected from a community question-answering forum and was annotated with basic emotions and social support needs. This is the first publicly available resource of its kind to understand the non-informational support needs in consumer health-related questions online. The dataset was benchmarked against multiple state-of-the-art classification models to demonstrate its effectiveness.

The contributions made by the CHQ-SocioEmo dataset include: (i) variety of emotional states (e.g., fear, anger, confusion, sadness), (ii) emotion causes that may differ from the topic of the question, (iii) different types of social support needs (e.g., emotional, self-esteem, and network), (iv) increased understanding of social support needs as responses to questions were also annotated according to emotional support provided.

The CHQ-SocioEmo dataset was developed by the team of researchers at the University of Toronto, namely Prof. Stan Matwin, Dr. Manish Vashishtha, and Dr. Saad Javed. Together, they built a comprehensive dataset that not only meets the needs of consumer health questions, but also detects the social and emotional support such questions often require. Moreover, it also offers a platform for various research studies on the subject of automated consumer health question-answering.

Overall, CHQ-SocioEmo provides a unique platform that not only recognizes the need for social and emotional support but also provides insight into the external context of the query. This also paves the way for more in-depth research on the related topics such as augmentation of automated question answering, assisting mental health professionals, and providing vital health insights to improve patient outcomes.

Improving Health Care Quality for Children: Vietnam Pediatrics Association Signs MoU

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Improving Health Care Quality for Children: Vietnam Pediatrics Association Signs MoU

On May 26, the Vietnam Pediatrics Association (VPA) and US drug company Pfizer (Vietnam) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving healthcare quality for children. Through this partnership, the two organisations are working together to strengthen paediatric healthcare workers’ capacity, by imparting knowledge and training on how to safely and effectively use antibiotics.

Every year, an estimated 33,000 children aged under five in Vietnam die due to preventable diseases. Closer inspection from World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals that pneumonia is the single leading cause of death among these children. In view of this dire situation, and in light of the novel COVID-19 pandemic, VPA President Trần Minh Điển emphasised the need to identify and address infectious diseases and epidemics, and to invest in the development of the healthcare system for children.

By working closely together with other organisations and bodies, the VPA seeks to equip paediatric doctors and nurses with the right set of knowledge and skills to deliver better healthcare for children in the country. Pfizer, in turn, expressed its commitment to contributing to this collaboration, especially in areas such as infection, oncology, rare diseases, immunology and inflammation, internal medicine, cardiology, and vaccines.

Pfizer is a leading pharmaceutical and healthcare giant that develops and produces life-saving and life-enhancing remedies. It has an expansive portfolio of products in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes, oncology and hospital acute care, to name a few. On its commitment to developing better healthcare systems for children, its General Director in Vietnam, Mr Darrell Oh, stated that the safe and effective use of antibiotics is key to improving paediatric healthcare.

The VPA and Pfizer Vietnam’s MoU enables a great opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of many children. Through the combined effort, knowledge, and resources of both organisations, the goal of improving healthcare quality for vulnerable children is certainly achievable.

Senator Prepares for Menstrual Hygiene Day with Road Show

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Senator Prepares for Menstrual Hygiene Day with Road Show

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba is spearheading efforts to celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day with her “Glo’s Pad Bank” initiative. On Saturday, a 20 feet container will be set-up to collect sanitary pads which will be distributed countrywide. Menstrual Hygiene Day is an event that falls on May 28th and is dedicated to emphasizing the importance of observing good menstruation hygiene. It was established by the German NGO WASH United in 2013 and celebrated for the first time in 2014.

Joining Senator Orwoba during the launch is Nairobi City County Governor Johnson Sakaja, lawmakers, menstrual hygiene influencers, and senior government officials. Senator Orwoba has advocated for free sanitary pad distribution to girls nationwide who cannot afford this basic item every menstrual cycle. This has been done through a Motion in which she calls for the Ministry of Public Service, Gender, and Affirmative Action to devise a method that allows for proper distribution and can potentially respects the dignity of these individuals.

In February, Senator Orwoba became the subject of controversy after being kicked out of the Senate plenary session for wearing what seemed to be a stained outfit. She had on a white blazer, green top, and white trousers with a visible red stain.

Glo’s Pad Bank is a prime example of how Senator Gloria Orwoba is using her skills, expertise, and power to bring about positive change regarding menstruation hygiene in Kenya. Her initiative is a way for women and girls to attain hygiene products without feeling ashamed or embarrassed, which will ultimately help them have easier access to the items they need for proper body care. In turn, this will help eliminate the stigma and taboo that comes with menstruation.

Living to the End: How People Face Life and Death

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Living to the End: How People Face Life and Death

Jacqueline Bouvier knows, first hand, how meaningful it can be to care for a loved one during their final years. When her grandmother passed, it eventually led her to Jocelyn House – a four bed residential hospice providing end-of-life care to the terminally ill. Founded in 1985, it is the first free-standing hospice of its kind in Western Canada and was established in honour of the founders’ daughter, Jocelyn, who passed away at 17. Caring, not curing, is the focus, with the goal of providing a home-like setting for life instead of death.

Jocelyn House relies upon a dedicated management team of three, comprised of volunteers like Bouvier, who has been part of the team for 6 years. The hospice also relies on generous donations from their community to maintain their operation, as 55% of its budget comes from the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, while the remaining 45% is sourced through fundraising. To that end, the hospice has launched a new Hospice Hero campaign, hoping to bring in monthly donations.

Volunteers contribute to resident’s lives in countless ways – baking favourite recipes, helping with daily errands, or simply providing care and compassion. This is meant to give the visitors the peace of mind that their loved one is in the capable, and kind, hands of Jocelyn House. For residents, it’s the everyday comforts that make all the difference. One resident, for instance, was able to make her own beef barley soup, just like she did with her own family recipe. It was little things like that which enabled her quite literally to feel at home.

Talking about her role as a volunteer, Bouvier makes it very clear that hospice care is about far more than simply caring for the individual. Jocelyn House looks to support friends and family as well – providing a shoulder of comfort during a time of deep grief.

Amalia Albanito and her siblings recount the amazing care that their mother received while in residence at Jocelyn House. Everyone who visited felt the love that staff, volunteers, and visitors brought with them – a feeling which Maria echoed whenever anyone left. Thinking of the future, Albanito and her sister plan to volunteer once they’ve healed, inspired by the hospice’s welcoming nature and compassionate care.

Jocelyn House stands for living with dignity and peace; allowing their guests to make their own mark, right up until the day they pass. It is with great admiration that Bouvier and others experience the moments and lives of their care recipients – a testament to Jocelyn House and the profound respect they have for all their visitors.

Denied Essential Endometriosis Surgery Due to My Weight

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Denied Essential Endometriosis Surgery Due to My Weight

For years, I have been fighting for help with my endometriosis – a medical condition that affects the uterus and other organs, causing severe pain and a range of debilitating symptoms. Recently, I finally met with a specialist consultant at Addenbrooke’s NHS Trust, only to be told that the only viable and reasonable treatment for my disease was multiple surgeries – yet, the NHS would not perform the surgeries on me due to my weight.

I felt like this was discrimination against me as a fat person, but I soon came to understood thatfatphobia is systemic in society. Far too often, fatness is seen as a symbol of gluttony, laziness, or moral failure. This is why being denied treatment due to being fat is so common – it is assumed people don’t want to lose the weight or don’t care enough about themselves.

Sadly, discrimination against fat people in healthcare is nothing new. Many studies have found that fatness is often used as an excuse to mistreat patients and ignore their pain, as the condition is not as widely understood as it should be. The average diagnostic time for endometriosis is eight years, and it has been called one of the top 20 most painful conditions by the NHS. The devastating effects of endometriosis on people’s lives has prompted a government enquiry and research into it, yet funding and research remain at an extreme low.

It has been a long and exhausting struggle to get my pain taken seriously and get the treatment that I need, and it isn’t getting any easier. I have decided not to follow coercive advice because that is the right health decision for me. I understand the risk that comes with being denied treatment, and have been left with no choice but to try and raise money for private surgery.

A leading private endometriosis specialist has confirmed that my weight is not a barrier to him performing the surgeries – except I am worried about complications and the financial cost. I want to raise awareness about how unfair this policy is and how no one should be discriminated against for seeking treatment due to their weight. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect by the medical system, and if I can help that happen in any way, I will.

Addenbrooke’s NHS Trust, based in Cambridge, is an NHS trust that provides healthcare to the public. It works with the NHS to provide a wide range of services, from mental health services to heart and cancer care. Jenn, the person mentioned in this article, has been fighting to be taken seriously for more than a decade, and is now looking to the public to help her get the treatment she deserves.

Is Buying a Sex Toy for Your Dad Acceptable?

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Is Buying a Sex Toy for Your Dad Acceptable?

Buying a sex toy for your dad can be a controversial topic, as shown by the raised eyebrows from the Father’s Day gift guide by Goop – Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle company – that includes a hands-free prostate stimulator priced at over two hundred dollars. It’s safe to say most of us wouldn’t have considered such an unorthodox gift.

The College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists strongly suggests against purchasing your dad a sex toy, citing it as a ‘huge boundary break.’ But there has been more of a push on giving moms a sex toy for Mother’s Day over the last few years, so there are some who believe it isn’t as unacceptable as we might think.

Elisabeth Neumann, a sexologist and the head of user research at Lovehoney, supported the idea of giving a father a sex toy and highlighted the discrepancy between conversations around dads and moms. She claimed that 79% of parents talk about contraception and STIs with their children but only 45% talk about pleasure and masturbation.

When it comes to finding out if it’s ever okay to buy your dad a sex toy, the opinion appears to be divided. In the end, it will come down to personal boundaries and what is comfortable for both parties. However, you could always start a conversation about pleasure with your father as a great way to open up the discussion.

Goop, founded by Gwyneth Paltrow in 2008, is a lifestyle and wellness company that sells a wide range of items, from affordable diets to skincare to wellness retreats. It provides helpful tips on how to incorporate wellness into individuals’ lives as well as frequent tips on how to stay fit, eat well, and indulge in self-care.

Elisabeth Neumann is a sexologist, an expert in relationships, and the head of User Research at Lovehoney, a British retailer of sex toys. She contributes to several industry magazines and shares her knowledge in lectures and workshops both in the UK and abroad. She has also published a number of books and scientific papers on sex, relationships, and health.

Veterans’ Quest to Access Free Health Care: A 5-Hour Flight Away

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Veterans’ Quest to Access Free Health Care: A 5-Hour Flight Away

Ovenny Jermeto was a soldier stationed in Afghanistan when a bomb blast resulted in the injury of his right leg and a subsequent struggle with anxiety and depression. After being discharged from the U.S. Military, since he was a foreign citizen, he was forced to make the tough decision of either remaining in the States for free health care or returning home to the Marshall Islands and spending thousands of dollars to travel to military hospitals in America for treatment. Many people from Pacific Micronesia have had to confront this dilemma due to their close ties with the United States and its 1% military enlistment rate.

The Veterans Affairs Department is hindered by federal law which prevents it from providing medical services to veterans in foreign countries other than the Philippines. Furthermore, according to federal law, V.A. is only allowed to reimburse veterans for medical travel within the United States and its territories, making it difficult for Micronesian veterans to receive proper care at home. Furthermore, the health systems in Micronesia are so short of resources that locals can hardly get much treatment there.

Despite the difficulty, plenty of efforts have been made by the United States in recent years to lend support to Micronesia, largely driven by the concern for China’s efforts of influence in the region. U.S. Senator Brian Schatz has proposed a bill that seeks to experiment with providing services to veterans in Micronesia through telehealth and smaller clinics. In addition, V.A. would also pay for airplane tickets to send veterans for medical treatment.

Misao Masao, another Marshallese veteran, served two tours in Iraq and experienced a tragedy when a friend of his filled in his spot on a patrol and was killed. Because of difficulty traveling to the V.A. hospital in Honolulu, Mr. Masao regularly runs out of his medication and often resorts to drinking as a coping mechanism. His experience is echoed by Ovenny Jermeto, who can only afford to make the five hour flight from his island home to Honolulu about once every year.

Meanwhile, Kalani Kaneko, a Marshallese senator and a two-decade veteran of the U.S. Army, has urged V.A. officials to treat people like Ovenny and Misao with the same benefit that is provided to veterans in the U.S. Even as an Army recruiter, Kalani feels guilt for persuading many Marshallese men to enlist in the military, when they could have been better off doing something else.

As the Veterans Administration Department continues to work diligently to ensure veterans have access to proper care no matter where they live, their dedication and commitment should be commended. The department provides benefits to veterans, with subsidized care for all veterans and free care to those with conditions related to their service. They are also honoring their commitment to provide equal levels of care to veterans who have proudly served their country.

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