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Published April 06, 2012
Saturday marks World Health Day – celebrating 64 years of the World Health Organization
Published March 30, 2012
As a mother and RD, I have been curious about hormones in foods and whether or not they are a cause for concern. There is a lot of marketing that goes into “organic” products – especially milk and beef, which creates fear among consumers about the safety of our food supply
Published March 23, 2012
dietary supplements fall under the purview of the FDA – where there are regulations that pertain to labeling and “claims.” However, when it comes to the measurement of safety and effectiveness – as prescription drugs must do – it is not the same
Published March 16, 2012
With the prevalence of lactose intolerance and other dairy-related allergies, experts are raising the question: Are humans built to consume dairy?
Published March 09, 2012
You may find the idea of bacteria in your body as a reason to rush out and take antibiotics, but believe it or not, we need bacteria throughout our small and large intestine to help digest food and keep our immune system functioning properly
Published March 02, 2012
Research conducted by UC Davis, published in the Journal of Science and Agriculture found there may be more loss of nutrients in fresh produce, whereas freezing and canning may preserve nutrient value
Published February 24, 2012
Many schools do not provide at least 60 minutes of physical activity for kids each day. Parents know their kids need to be more physically active – the question is how to get their child off the couch and moving. Here are some fun ideas
Published February 17, 2012
Making the decision to change careers and attend graduate school was not only life changing from an intellectual perspective, but also from a health viewpoint—especially because of my strong family history of heart disease
Published February 10, 2012
Women may talk about their feelings, aches and pains more than men, but in many cases, women do not make the time for themselves to go to the doctor when something doesn’t feel right
Published February 03, 2012
Have you heard of the American Heart Association’s educational outreach program Go Red for Women™?