Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkins mark the upcoming fall season with decorative flair on front porches and tabletops as well as in our favorite fall flavors—pumpkin spice has...
Prostate Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. Although...
Are You at Risk for CKM Syndrome?
The American Heart Association (AHA) has defined a new syndrome—and strategies for addressing it—in the hopes of reducing the high rates of cardiovascular disease...
Where Does Poultry Fit In?
Nutrition guidelines (and this newsletter) talk a lot about limiting intake of red meat (beef, lamb, pork, venison). But what about poultry?
What the Science...
Sweetened Beverages and Risk of Adverse Liver Outcomes
Approximately 65 percent of adults in the U.S. consume sugar-sweetened beverages every day. In addition to having negative effects on your heart, blood sugar...
Breast Cancer and Diet
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we researched the latest information on diet and other lifestyle activities and breast cancer risk.
Breast Cancer...
Eating During Chemotherapy
Q: I am undergoing chemotherapy. I have very little appetite, and sometimes just the smell of food makes me nauseous! How can I get...
NEWSBITES May 2023
Healthy Pre-Infection Lifestyle Associated with Lower Risk of “Long COVID”
The COVID-19 virus is here to stay. While new vaccines and treatments have cut the...
NAFLD: Could You Have this Common Liver Disease?
About 24 percent of U.S. adults have a liver condition that can negatively impact their health, and most don’t even know it. Fortunately, it...
Physical Activity Associated with Breast Cancer Survival
Being physically active has been associated with lower risk for developing breast cancer. Now, a study has found that being active after a diagnosis...