by Medwatch 7 | Apr 13, 2016 | Medwatch 7, Foodborne illnesses, Nutrition
Foodborne illnesses from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. About nine percent of foodborne illness outbreaks occur in the home, but it’s almost impossible for most people to know where the bacteria may live. A new study finds cloth towels and sink faucets are commonly...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 12, 2016 | Medwatch 7, Medications
Food interactions from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Some foods, even the good-for-you ones, can interfere with how certain medications work. When your doctor prescribes you a medication, sometimes there’s a warning about what foods you should or shouldn’t eat...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 4, 2016 | Heart & Vascular, Diabetes, Medwatch 7, Nutrition, Risk Factors, Weight loss
Metabolic syndrome from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. The possible complications from diabetes are many and severe: blindness, amputations, kidney damage and more. Diabetes is also implicated in a set of factors which can damage the heart. It’s called metabolic...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 1, 2016 | Brain, Medwatch 7, Nutrition, Weight loss
Smart foods from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Eating well is good for your mental as well as your physical health. The bad news; as we age our brains can become less sharp. The good news; we can improve our chances of maintaining a healthy brain by adding...
by Medwatch 7 | Mar 29, 2016 | Children's Health, Medwatch 7, Nutrition, Toddlers
Colorful eating from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Colorful fruits and vegetables are an essential source of nutrients for children. Because fruits and vegetables get their color from naturally occurring micronutrients, eating a variety of colors helps kids get what they...