3 minutes of reading Eating a banana a day is generally safe for most healthy people and can be a beneficial way to get more fruit. Bananas provide potassium, fiber, vitamin C, and resistant starch, which can help with digestion, fullness, heart health, and exercise recovery. It may not be suitable for everyone, especially people … Read more
Simple measurements don’t always tell the whole story Lee Charlie/Shutterstock I consider myself a healthy person. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables, love fiber, eat rocket twice a week and try to sneak it in for lunch on the days I don’t have it. But when I recently calculated my body mass index (BMI), … Read more
8 minutes of reading with many Anywhere talking about GLP-1 drugs right now, it would be hard to believe that Ozempic (aka semaglutide) only came on the scene in 2017 to treat type 2 diabetes. It wasn’t until 2021 that Vigovi, another GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide receptor agonist), was approved specifically for weight loss. Since then, … Read more
Key words Omega-3 fatty acids support brain systems involved in mood, memory and cognitive function. Vitamins D and E require dietary fat for absorption, and deficiencies in these vitamins are associated with mood and cognitive changes. Foods such as fish, olive oil, nuts and seeds rich in unsaturated fats support brain health, while excess saturated … Read more
AMA News Wire From screening to shelves: Integrating food as part of daily care March 12, 2026 Food insecurity has long been recognized as a social issue that has direct and measurable effects on the physical health of community members. It often coexists with financial instability, inadequate housing, reliable utilities, transportation and income. The problem … Read more
The market for herbal and “natural” weight loss supplements has experienced rapid growth in recent years as consumers increasingly seek simple weight management solutions. Many of these products are promoted as safe alternatives to prescription drugs that they advertise as “plant-based” and “cleansing” and “metabolism boosters.” Medical experts are concerned that some herbal weight loss … Read more
Brianna LaPaglia shares her unsolicited opinion. “No tea, no shade, no hate, just some field research,” the influencer, 26, began in a TikTok video Tuesday. “Every single girl I know is on Ozympic. People who don’t need Ozympic. It’s like if I did Ozympic. Can I lose a pair? Sure. Do I need Ozympic? No!” … Read more
In January, New Nordisk (NYSE: NVO ) Vigoi has broken new ground in the weight loss market by launching an oral version of its popular anti-obesity drug. It is the first oral GLP-1 approved for long-term weight management, and Novo Nordisk hopes it will help it regain market share in this area. While Oral Vigovi … Read more
If you’ve heard about the new federal dietary guidelines and are feeling a little confused, you’re not alone. The updated recommendations are significantly different than before. And they’ve raised a lot of questions — especially among people who want to eat better to help reduce their risk of cancer and other diseases. Older dietary guidelines … Read more