Why you should pay attention to inflammation
Apr 1, 2021
Inflammation underlies problems such as heart disease, cancer and COVID-19. Here's what researchers have found 鈥� and what you can do to fight it.
Food & Nutrition
Up to 2 million cardiovascular 'events' could be averted each year by doing this
Mar 25, 2021
If adults in the U.S. achieved higher levels on seven metrics for heart health, 2 million heart attacks, strokes and cases of heart failure might be avoided annually, a new study found.
Try these 7 healthy strategies to navigate a food swamp
Mar 25, 2021
Unhealthy options make it hard to avoid the pitfalls that can lead to obesity. But as nutrition experts battle to bring healthier food to low-income and underserved neighborhoods, there are strategies to eat better right away.
As fermented foods rise in popularity, here's what experts say
Mar 24, 2021
Popular fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi could help fight chronic disease, but not all fermented foods are created equal.
Voucher program makes healthy eating easier for food-insecure people
Mar 9, 2021
A San Francisco program, which gives individuals and families vouchers for six months of free fruits and vegetables, works to increase nutrition and combat chronic diseases.
How science evolved its views on women's health
Mar 8, 2021
It might seem obvious now, but medical research hasn't always emphasized differences between men and women.
Eating more plant protein, less red meat may lower women's risk of early death
Feb 24, 2021
Women past the age of menopause who get their protein from plants instead of animals are less likely to die prematurely from dementia, heart disease and other causes, a new study finds.
Avocados are a healthy option Super Bowl Sunday 鈥� and year-round
Feb 5, 2021
Packed with fiber, potassium, magnesium and other nutrients, not only are avocados delicious, experts say they also are good for heart health.
Ideas for a safe, healthy Valentine's Day everyone can love
Feb 3, 2021
Don't dump Valentine's Day because of the pandemic. Creative thinking can keep it safe, healthy and fun, experts say.
5 things nutrition experts want you to know about new federal dietary guidelines
Jan 28, 2021
Years in the making and designed to promote nutrition and prevent chronic diseases, the new federal dietary guidelines focus on healthy eating during all phases of life, with an emphasis on flexibility and eating patterns.