AAt first glance, the psychiatric ward in Trondheim looks like any other unit that cares for patients with severe mental disorders. But as dusk falls, the filters drop from the windows, and the lights shift to a soft amber glow. By removing the blue waves that interfere with the body’s internal clock, doctors are testing … Read more
In January 2026, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a new “Food Pyramid,” a required five-year update titled “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030.” The new food pyramid is a significant change from the previous federal nutrition guidelines, which were based on decades of evidence-based nutrition and metabolic research. The new pyramid … Read more
Think about the disease that worries you the most – the one that runs in your family. Or maybe someone you love lives with her. Whether it’s cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, or depression, the US government is funding research to cure it. This research is a big reason we have drugs that have made deadly blood … Read more
“WowThat hat you got there from the sun on your face is a massive serotonin boost! Alison Greenwood, founder of Nature’s Food, says the charity has successfully offered time outdoors as a treatment for mental health. Greenwood surrounds Pensford Field, a small patch of woodland tucked behind houses in south-west London. A clear day highlights … Read more
Chronic inflammation has its roots in the rapid growth of birds. Achieving a high yield of chest muscle quickly requires intense metabolic activity. Photos: Trove Nutrition Genetic selection, improved management, and nutritional innovations allow modern herds to reach market weight in just weeks. Yet such efficiency comes with physiological stressors including chronic inflammation: low levels … Read more
BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) – Last week, one of Meredith Saver’s patients missed an appointment. The patient — in his late 40s — had been going to visits once a week, Sievers said, after an Idaho Medicaid contractor cut a mobile therapy program for people with severe mental illness. The program was designed for people … Read more
As a national movement to strengthen nutrition education in U.S. medical schools grows, West Virginia University School of Medicine is recognized as a long-term leader in training future physicians to recognize and address chronic disease through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. The US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Education … Read more
Charlotte Hogan’s recovery leads to the Boston Marathon A former swimmer shares how recovery changed her relationship with food, fitness and herself Channel 5. Eating disorders are among the most serious mental health conditions. I was so sad, so sad. And who do they affect? everybody Historically, when we think of eating disorders, we only … Read more
An elite runner’s story highlights the dangers of eating disorders for male athletes Experts say that proper nutritional support can help athletes avoid dangerous performance stress Often times more than most people know. This is not unusual. As rare as people think it really is, it’s not uncommon in the United States, about 1 in … Read more
There is a common complaint among medical educators: the medical school curriculum is “too crowded.” New themes appear, but where to put them? As ethics and quality improvement and “shared decision-making” permeate the program more widely than ever before, how can it be jammed without a complete redesign of medical training? There is real concern … Read more