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
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
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
Health First Miguel Centeno is hosting a community workshop on colorectal cancer, screening, prevention and nutrition at St. Barnabas Hospital Health and Wellness Center. Photo by Kik Grant Floyd Healthfirst, one of New York’s leading low-cost health insurers, hosted a community workshop on colorectal cancer screening, prevention and nutrition at St. Barnabas Hospital’s Health and … Read more
DENVER–( BUSINESS WIRE )–March 12, 2026– Veritas Health, a leader in reversing metabolic disease, today announced the results of a randomized, controlled phase II clinical trial (RCT), providing an early signal that could change how advanced pancreatic cancer is treated. Conducted in partnership with USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic, HonorHealth Research Institute, and … Read more
Service members rely on strength, stamina, endurance and mental agility. Quality nutrition makes it all stronger. Choosing nutrient-dense foods—lean proteins, whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats—gives the body the fuel it needs to perform at its peak. (Defense Health Agency – Public Health Graphics Image by Jason Embry) (Photo credit: Jason Embry) … Read more
Sports fans are gearing up for the biggest college basketball tournament in the country: March Madness. As fans finalize their brackets and prepare game day snacks, so are the athletes fuel for A long and fast race. Registered Sports Nutritionist Allison McKay and sports dietitian for athletics at George Mason University Quentin PetersonWho is Graduate … 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
The Verta Nutritional Intervention was shown in a randomized, controlled phase II clinical trial to improve survival outcomes in patients with one of the most lethal cancers. Denver, March 12, 2026–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Verta Health, a leader in metabolic disease prevention, today announced the results of a randomized, controlled phase II clinical trial (RCT), … Read more