“Quite a lot of our food supply is plant-based, but it tends to be highly processed and to have low-quality ingredients such as sugars or refined grains,” says senior author David R. Jacobs Jr., PhD. “What we are proposing is very similar to the U.S. dietary guideline” and the Mediterranean diet, but importantly, it … Read more
Allison Mankowski, registered dietitian; sports dietitian, Eastern Michigan University. NBC Sports: “How Many Calories Michael Phelps Consumed as a Swimmer.” Livestrong: “What Sport Burns the Most Calories Per Hour?” Men’s Health: “Olympic Swimmer Ryan Murphy Swears by This Breakfast Every Day.” CNBC: “How the World’s Fastest Man Usain Bolt Mentally Prepares for a Race.” … Read more
She noted that the World Health Organization has classified processed meats (deli meats, bacon and sausage) as potentially cancer-causing, and red meat (veal, lamb, beef and pork) as probable cancer-causing substances, due to the processing, compounds in the meat and cooking methods. “Limiting consumption of red and processed meats significantly lowers one’s intake of … Read more
By Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters THURSDAY, June 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Breast cancer patients who have adequate levels of vitamin D — the “sunshine vitamin” — at the time of their diagnosis have better long-term outcomes, a new study finds. Combined with the results of prior research, the new findings suggest … Read more
Our pets give us unconditional love. In return, it’s our job to keep them healthy and happy. Food is medicine for pets, just as it is for people, says Sarah Reidenbach, DVM, a veterinarian in northern California and CEO of the nonprofit organization, Ruthless Kindness. If your dog’s or cat’s diet lacks certain vitamins … Read more
Feb. 18, 2021 — The UK will conduct the world’s first coronavirus human challenge study, which means healthy volunteers will be deliberately infected with the coronavirus, government officials announced on Wednesday. The trial will begin within the month and will help scientists better understand the virus and test treatments and vaccines. Researchers are calling … Read more
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Chew on this: Vegans face a 43% higher risk for bone fractures than meat eaters, a large British study warns. The rise in risk was not confined to vegans, who eat no meat, fish, dairy or eggs. The researchers also identified a notably … Read more
By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve recovered from a COVID-19 infection, you can help as many as four other COVID-19 patients get better, simply by donating your plasma. Is it worth it? Just ask Melissa Sullivan. The 35-year-old COVID-19 survivor and self-confessed needle-phobe donated … Read more
By Cara Roberts Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Scientists knew that dangerous T-cells lived in the pancreases of people with type 1 diabetes, but a new study shows they also take up residence in the pancreases of healthy individuals. Researchers from the La Jolla Institute for … Read more
