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Nutrition

Expert advice on healthy eating habits, balanced diets, and the science behind nutrition.

Country music star Luke Bryan and Bayer representative shaking hands in front of a rural landscape, symbolizing their donation of 1 million meals to Feeding America.
Nutrition

Bayer and Luke Bryan Donate 1 Million Meals to Feeding America

Country music icon Luke Bryan and agricultural giant Bayer have launched a multi-year campaign by delivering 1 million meals to Feeding America , directly targeting food insecurity in rural communitie

Ryan Patel· May 14· 3 min read
A person experiencing leg numbness, weakness, and blurred vision due to severe thiamine deficiency linked to weight loss drugs.

Weight loss drugs linked to serious nutritional deficiencies

Ryan Patel · May 11
A person experiencing weight loss from GLP-1 drugs also shows signs of vitamin D deficiency, highlighting the need for nutritional monitoring.

Weight loss drugs cause vitamin D deficiency in 13.6% of users

Ryan Patel · May 10
A young adult looking distressed while viewing idealized fitness content on their phone, highlighting the negative impact of fitspiration.

Fitspiration drives disordered eating, harms body image.

Ryan Patel · May 9
An elderly person with Myasthenia Gravis experiencing difficulty eating due to chewing or swallowing issues, emphasizing the need for better nutrition access.

New Study Reveals Poor Nutrition Access Affects Older Americans with Myasthenia Gravis

Ryan Patel · May 5
New York State legislative building with a child's hand reaching for junk food, symbolizing the fight against childhood obesity.

New York State Legislators Target Added Sugars in Junk Food Marketing

Childhood obesity rates in New York City surged to 20% in 2022, a stark increase from 15% just a decade ago, according to the NYC Dept.

Ryan Patel· Apr 24· 5 min
A pregnant woman smiling softly, surrounded by a bountiful display of fresh, colorful fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, symbolizing healthy and sustainable eating during pregnancy.

Planetary Health Diet in Pregnancy Linked to Higher Nutrient Intake

A new study reveals that pregnant women adhering to the Planetary Health Diet consume more essential nutrients like folate and iron. However, the diet alone doesn't cover all prenatal needs, emphasizing the continued importance of supplementation.

Ryan Patel· Apr 7· 6 min