New Report Highlights Overlooked Cancer Risk Factor: Alcohol
“Sept. 18, 2024 – Cancer is becoming a more survivable illness in the U.S., but a lack of awareness about the risks linked to alcohol and unhealthy lifestyle choices could slow this progress.”
AI chatbots rival doctors in accuracy for back pain advice, study finds
“A new study reveals that artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT, may be almost as effective as consulting a doctor for advice on low back pain. Conducted by an international team, the research sheds light on the potential of AI in addressing one of the world’s leading causes of disability.”
BRIAN COX WARNS THE WORLD ABOUT WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH THREAT IN PSA FOR ASICS
“ASICS enlists Brian Cox to take on the role of the world’s scariest boss to highlight the real threat to our mental health – the desk we work at every day. A global study shows our mental state starts to decline after only two hours of continuous desk-based working with stress levels rising significantly after four hours. However, ASICS’s Desk Break experiment shows just 15 minutes of exercise can help to reverse the effects. The Public Service Announcement urges office workers to take a Desk Break to move their minds.”
Yoyo dieting alters gut health, driving weight regain and inflammation
“In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers at Deakin University, Australia, explored the impact of yoyo dieting (the repeated cycle of losing and regaining weight) and post-obesity weight loss on gut health, focusing on gut inflammation, microbiota changes, sympathetic nervous system responses, and potential therapeutic targets for preventing weight regain.”
Just one egg daily reduces nutrient gaps among U.S. adolescents, study shows
“In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers in the United States analyzed data from the US NHANES study to evaluate the nutritional status of US adolescents and the impacts of added egg consumption on observed patterns. Alarmingly, over 60% of adolescents were at risk of inadequacy in one or more of calcium, magnesium, choline, and essential vitamins ((e.g., vitamins D and E), potentially due to unhealthy eating behaviors (e.g., late-night snacks).”
Mindfulness Meditation May Have Downsides
“Key points: For some individuals, mindfulness practices may worsen anxiety or lead to other negative side effects. Many mindfulness programs fail to address or detect negative experiences effectively. Selecting a qualified instructor and appropriate practice is crucial for those with mental health concerns.”
Study finds many supermarket baby foods are unhealthy. Here’s what parents should know
“For many parents, feeding their infant or toddler healthy foods is a priority. But a recent study found that nearly two-thirds of baby foods sold in U.S. grocery stores don’t meet nutrition guidelines set by the World Health Organization. Pediatric nutritionist and dietitian Jill Castle joins Ali Rogin to discuss what parents need to know to ensure they are giving their children a balanced diet.”
Living in food deserts during early childhood raises long-term obesity risk
“Children in low-income areas face a higher risk of obesity when exposed to limited food access early in life. Efforts to improve food availability during pregnancy and infancy could significantly reduce childhood obesity rates.”
Memorial Hospital Pembroke Launches First Medical Nutrition Therapy Comprehensive Center in South Florida
“SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 – Memorial Hospital Pembroke has launched a comprehensive medical nutrition therapy program, which provides patients with medical nutrition therapy independent of specific health issues. The Outpatient Nutrition Program offers personalized nutrition plans to address conditions such as weight management, heart health, diabetes, food allergies, celiac disease, and gastrointestinal issues. Available to individuals aged 18 and over, the program provides expert nutrition counseling from registered dietitians. Tailored, evidence-based plans help patients meet their health goals and make sustainable lifestyle change.”
Hazardous chemicals in food packaging can also be found in people
“Thousands of chemicals used in food packaging and food production are leaching into food itself. “It’s [from] your soda can, your plastic cooking utensils, your nonstick frying pan, the cardboard box that your fries come in,” says Jane Muncke, a toxicologist based in Zurich. “It’s retail food packaging, but also the processing equipment, and your [kitchenware] and tableware at home.””
