Many aspire to join the centenarian club, achieving a long, healthy life. Among various factors influencing longevity, diet plays a vital role. Although no single food guarantees a longer life, research highlights certain foods linked to healthy aging and a lowered risk of chronic diseases. Understanding which foods contribute to longevity can help make informed...
Destiny Amos first visited the emergency room due to dizzy spells and brain fog, suspecting low blood sugar to be the cause. But a CT scan revealed something unexpected. Amos, from Jacksonville, Florida, couldn’t pinpoint when her symptoms began. However, last June marked a significant worsening. She described experiencing dizziness, a sensation of swaying, brain...
Popular cat foods in the U.S. have been found to contain detectable levels of heavy metals and other contaminants, according to a recent report. This report has prompted industry representatives to challenge the findings, reassuring consumers about the safety of their offerings. Study Findings The Clean Label Project, a nonprofit based in Colorado, tested 100...
Emily Pearson faced significant challenges at a young age. At eight, her time in the sun was intensely painful, leaving her extremities feeling as if they were burning while being pierced by needles. Her family’s attempts to identify the issue through sunblock and protective clothing offered no relief. Family vacations became increasingly difficult as any...
A recent study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests that daily creatine supplementation benefits middle-aged and older adults. Conducted at Texas A&M University’s Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab, the 12-week study assessed 64 adults aged 45 to 65. The findings indicate creatine may preserve lean muscle mass, increase strength, and...
In December, senior U.S. State Department official Jeremy Lewin met with Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe to sign a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding on global health cooperation. This was part of the Trump administration’s ‘America First Global Health Strategy.’ The administration marked October 1 as a new beginning for global healthcare, aiming to change...
Dear Eric, I wrestle with a postsurgical medical condition that necessitates daily IV nutrition. This condition has led to noticeable weight loss, and though I take pleasure in food, my intake is limited. Recently, I attended a local cookout with the intent to connect with my community. Despite my excitement, I felt overwhelmed by continuous...
Gias Foods, Inc., has broadened a recall to cover all lot codes of the Bettergoods brand Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert regarding potential Listeria contamination. The recalled frozen pasta, distributed nationally to Walmart stores, is sold in 22-ounce yellow plastic packaging with UPC number 194346442706....
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded its investigation into the most extensive cyclosporiasis outbreak in U.S. history. The investigation revealed that the parasite was located in the environment where the suspected lettuce was cultivated in Mexico. The lettuce was processed at Taylor Farms de Mexico. Despite these findings, the FDA could not ascertain the...
Mayor Brandon Johnson is putting the spotlight on his campaign pledge to create non-police mental health response teams in Chicago. His administration has launched a comprehensive media campaign to promote this initiative. Johnson recently shared videos of himself participating in rides with the city’s Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) teams. These teams have seen...