Adequate intake of certain nutrients is associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality when the nutrient source is foods, but not supplements, according to a new study. There was no association between dietary supplement use and a lower risk of death. In addition, excess calcium intake was linked to an increased risk of cancer death,… Read More »
Disha Patani and her love for Calvin Klein (Photo Credits: Instagram) Disha Patani is going overboard, indeed! Yes, B-town celebs do employ their social media handles to endorse products, and Disha should not be singled out. But, truth be told, most of the stars go on a promotional spree quite subtly to influence their fans.… Read More »
One simple mistake while cooking a vegan stew almost put this woman in the hospital. Here’s what she did wrong. Devrim PINAR/Shutterstock When you’re vegan, food poisoning slips down your list of concerns. Take care to wash your produce and you should be OK—right? That was the mindset of Anne Sullivan (not her real name).… Read More »
A team of researchers modeled the health and economic effects of healthy food prescriptions in Medicare and Medicaid. The study, published today in PLOS Medicine, finds that health insurance coverage to offset the cost of healthy food for Medicare and/or Medicaid participants would be highly cost effective after five years and improve health outcomes. “We… Read More »
For most of us, losing weight isn’t easy. We try to cut calories, eat more nutritiously, and work out, but life can get in the way. A couple of dinners out at restaurants, a few drinks at a party, or a coworker bringing in freshly baked cookies can blow all your efforts for the week.… Read More »