Recall of charcuterie meat expanded amid ongoing Salmonella outbreak
Jan 19, 2024
Cases of Salmonella now have been recorded in 22 states; no deaths have been reported.
Vegetarian diet tied to lower COVID-19 incidence
Jan 12, 2024
No association was seen for COVID-19 severity or duration, however.
Nitrate-enriched beetroot juice produces reduction in systolic BP in COPD
Dec 20, 2023
Active treatment lowered SBP, improved 6-minute walk test and improved measures of endothelial function.
Four people have died from Salmonella-tainted cantaloupe in the United States
Dec 19, 2023
“In this outbreak, 40 sick people resided in long-term care facilities … before they got sick.” The “CDC [also] advises facilities that care for people who are at higher risk for...
New poll finds older Americans believe Medicare should cover weight-loss drugs
Dec 13, 2023
A 2003 law currently prohibits Medicare from covering medications specifically for weight loss. The poll was among those aged 50 to 80.
CDC: Number of cantaloupe-related Salmonella cases has doubled
Dec 08, 2023
Given the number of cases observed among the elderly and children, the “CDC [also] advises facilities that care for people who are at higher risk for severe illness to not serve cantaloupes that...
Food insecurity in seniors linked to increased risk for dementia
Nov 21, 2023
Lower memory levels and faster age-related memory decline also were seen in association with low or very low food security.
Food sensitization linked to increased risk for cardiovascular mortality
Nov 17, 2023
A stronger association was seen for milk sensitization in both the NHANES and MESA cohorts.
AHA: Fresh produce prescription improves glycemic control
Nov 14, 2023
The findings were seen among low-income individuals with diabetes and poor glycemic control.
Small dietary changes can lower carbon footprint
Oct 27, 2023
The total carbon footprint in United States would be reduced by >35% if all consumers switched to a lower carbon substitute.