Chronic Disease
11 articles
What is 'Food As Medicine' and its role in chronic disease?
98% of 'Food Is Medicine' (FIM) deliveries are successful, yet the direct impact on patients' long-term health outcomes for chronic diseases remains a complex and often inconsistent picture.
Mediterranean Diet Updates Prioritize Plant-Forward Eating
Data from multiple randomized clinical trials confirms the Mediterranean diet's power to prevent not just heart disease, but also type 2 diabetes, atrial fibrillation, and even breast cancer, accordin
What are chronic inflammation causes, symptoms, and management strategies?
Chronic inflammation, a persistent and often unacknowledged health condition, contributes to over half of all deaths globally.
Vegan Diet: Nutritional Truths, Benefits, and Smart Planning
Studies confirm that following a vegan diet can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, even as concerns about nutrient deficiencies persist, according to pub
Food is Medicine programs expand nutrition access
In a 16-week diabetes pilot program on the Nez Perce reservation, 17 out of 19 participants lost weight.
New Dietary Guidelines: Complex Public Health Impact
Children are now advised to avoid added sugars until age 10, a significant jump from the previous age of two, highlighting a new, stricter stance on early-life nutrition.
What Are Ultra-Processed Foods and Their Health Risks?
People who eat around nine servings a day of ultraprocessed foods face about a 67% higher risk of heart attacks, according to the Wall Street Journal .
Maryland to launch medically tailored meals for chronic disease
Starting April 27, 2026, Maryland will launch a groundbreaking initiative: free, medically tailored frozen meals delivered weekly to over 3,000 residents grappling with chronic diseases and food insec
Re-engineering traditional diets for long-term health
Diet-related chronic health conditions burden the U.
Medical Schools Neglect Nutrition, But Commitments Are Growing
In 2004, U.S. medical students received an average of 22.3 hours of nutrition instruction during their careers, a figure that dropped to 19.6 hours by 2019, according to PMC . This decline in formal t
What Are Food as Medicine Programs in Healthcare?
Food as Medicine programs integrate access to nutritious food directly into healthcare, addressing food and nutrition insecurity. Discover how these evidence-based initiatives nourish patients back to health and improve chronic disease management.