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By Ted Kyle, RPh, MBA What’s good for each of us isn’t automatically good for the planet. So says a new study of diet, food waste, and environmental sustainability. “Eat more fruits and veggies” lies at the heart of a lot of advice for healthy eating. But Zach Conrad and colleagues found that more fruits...
By Ginger Hultin, MS, RD, CSO From Meatless Monday to consumer questions about vegetarianism for children, general health or medical conditions, and an ever-increasing rate of veggie-based foods on menus at restaurants, hospitals and facilities, dietitians need to feel comfortable working with this type of cuisine. Whether already committed or veggie-curious, join the celebration of Vegetarian Awareness...
By The Skeptical Cardiologist Four years ago “the skeptical cardiologist” wrote the (in his extremely humble and biased opinion) definitive post on aspirin and cardiovascular disease. Entitled “Should I take aspirin to prevent stroke or heart attack“, it pointed out that although Dr. Oz had recently told almost all middle-aged women to take a baby...
By Susan Burke March The experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, founded in 1884 in New York City, are revolutionaries in cancer care. Rather than a “one-size-fits-all” treatment plan, they are a forward-looking bunch. Since 1999, Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Integrative Medicine Service has provided complementary therapies that improve quality of life for patients by helping...
By Ted Kyle Can you spot obesity from outer space? Yes, you can spot neighborhoods with high obesity rates from outer space. But it’s not about the people you can see. It’s about the physical features of neighborhoods that provide clues about where obesity lives. A new paper in JAMA Network Open explains. Spotting Features That Predict...
By Ted Kyle The wheels of nutritionism grind slow. Yet another study – this one published September 11 in Lancet – suggests we shouldn’t fear dairy fat so much. But the American Heart Association (AHA) and other true believers in the dangers of saturated fat show no signs of budging. AHA persists in recommending only fat-free or low-fat dairy. Another Large...
By Susan Burke March Plenty of evidence supports a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids. As reported by the Harvard Health Letter, there are two key omega-3 fats, DHA and ALA. These fats are an integral part of cell membranes and cell functionality and are necessary for hormones, blood clotting, arterial health, to regulate inflammation...
Exciting findings in breast cancer treatment this week. First, as reported in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), as cancer research advances, precision medicine can now help doctors understand what treatment is best for each individual woman. A landmark Phase III National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded clinical trial of 10,773 patients has shown...
On May 30, the American Cancer Society (ACS) announced an update in guidelines for screening for colorectal cancer, moving up its recommendation from the first screen at age 50 to age 45. The goal is to find colorectal cancer early, before symptoms start, and when it is small and easier to treat. This doesn’t mean...
By Susan Burke March Measles (in español, el sarampión) is a potentially deadly and highly contagious viral disease. According to the World Health Administration (WHO), measles remains an important cause of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine. Measles is transmitted via droplets from the nose, mouth or...
By Susan Burke March According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a long-distance flight is a nonstop flight lasting six or more hours, and more than 300 million travel long-distance every year. And unless you’re fortunate enough to fly first or business class, your seat is guaranteed to be pretty cramped. As Popular...
By Susan Burke March Quick! Don’t think about it, just answer. What is the very first item you should read on the Nutrition Facts label? If you said calories, you’re wrong. Fat grams? Nope. Carbohydrates? Wrong again. The most important piece of information on the Nutrition Facts label is the serving size. When you know...
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Week of September 08
Expert Warns: Ecuador May Face Extended Blackouts Without Immediate Action.
President Noboa Highlights Need for Legislative Support in Manabí Amid Key Infrastructure Deliveries.
Travel time between Guayaquil and Cuenca could be reduced by at least one hour with a new highway.