Can fructose adversely affect your weight?
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Louis J. Aronne, M.D., is the clinical professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. |
Fructose is a type of sugar found in foods such as fruit, explains obesity expert Louis Aronne, M.D., clinical professor at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. It is also added to sodas, juice blends, salad dressings, pasta sauce and other foods, primarily in the form of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). HFCS is about half fructose and half glucose (another type of sugar). Many of us consume far more of this type of fructose than we should. Here’s how HFCS may tip the scale.
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How can I stay healthy in a tough economy?
A. Mark Fendrick, M.D., is professor of health management and policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
With the economy in decline, more Americans—including those with health insurance—are struggling to pay for health care. But before you start cutting back on medical services to save money, consider the impact on your health. Certain lifestyle habits and medical services pay you back with greater wellbeing. |
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Why should I consider donating blood this summer?
Richard Benjamin, M.D., is chief medical officer of the American Red Cross.
In summer, blood centers may have shortages because fewer people donate around vacation time. Donated blood also has a short shelf-life—for platelets it’s only five days!—so having a steady stream of donations is critical. Blood is needed when someone is injured, for example, in a car accident or a natural disaster. It’s also needed during surgery and to help people who are managing a medical condition such as sickle cell disease or cancer. Every two seconds someone needs donated blood. Here’s what you need to know to become a blood donor. |
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