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Category: Diet - Nutrition

Why iron and vitamin A are important for babies
September 15, 2022
Aamer Imdad, MBBS, is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Upstate

How vitamin A deficiency can affect vision
September 6, 2022
Interview with Upstate ophthalmologist Mark Breazzano, MD

Melatonin and kids; genetics and childhood cancer; healthier mac and cheese; reducing anxiety: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 31, 2022
July 28, 2022
Interviews with toxicologist Vincent Calleo, MD, pediatric oncologist Gloria...

A dietitian tells how to make a nutritious batch of macaroni and cheese
June 24, 2022
Interview with Upstate Cancer Center registered dietitian nutritionist Katie...

A dietitian tells how to make easy, crustless mini-quiches
June 24, 2022
Interview with Upstate Cancer Center registered dietitian nutritionist Katie...

Coping with scarce baby formula; checking for medical biases; dealing with aphasia: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 29, 2022
May 26, 2022
Interviews with pediatrician Winter Berry, DO, bioethicist Amy Caruso Brown, MD,...

Strategies for coping with a baby formula shortage
May 19, 2022
Interview with Upstate pediatrician Winter Berry, DO

What wellness means to someone with a chronic disease
October 18, 2021
Interview with Kaushal Nanavati, MD, Upstate assistant dean of wellness

Daylight's effects on workplaces; a sarcoidosis overview and support group; nutrition during cancer treatment: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 18, 2021
April 16, 2021
Interviews with Assistant Dean of Wellness Kaushal Nanavati, MD, and...

How to meet challenge of maintaining nutrition during cancer treatment
April 16, 2021
Interview with Katie Krawczyk, the registered dietitian nutritionist at the...

Ketogenic diet to treat epilepsy; how HIV replicates; cancer screening in the pandemic: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 14, 2021
March 12, 2021
Interviews with pediatric neurologist Nicole Brescia, MD, microbiologist Harry...

Dating back centuries, ketogenic diet is used to treat children with epilepsy
March 9, 2021
Interview with Upstate pediatric neurologist Nicole Brescia, MD

How much sugar to consume; virtual doctor's visits; a rare type of stroke: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021
February 12, 2021
Interviews with Assistant Dean of wellness Kaushal Nanavati, MD, pediatric...

How much sugar should be in your diet?
February 10, 2021
Interview with Kaushal Nanavati, MD, assistant dean of wellness at Upstate

How exercise promotes good health; future doctors focus on food; the origins of cancer: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020
November 27, 2020
Interviews with Upstate doctor of physical therapy Karen Kemmis, Upstate medical...

Health considerations when quenching one's thirst; dental issues stemming from the pandemic: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020
November 2, 2020
Interviews with Kaushal Nanavati, MD, assistant dean of wellness at Upstate, and...

Factors to consider when choosing a beverage
October 21, 2020
Interview with Kaushal Nanavati, MD, assistant dean of wellness at Upstate

Good nutrition in a stressful time; dealing with cancer during the pandemic; support for COVID-19 patients at home: Upstate Medical University’s HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020
September 11, 2020
Interviews with Kaushal Nanavati, MD; Sam Benjamin, MD; and Amit Dhamoon, MD,...