Memory Decline Slower for Eligible Seniors Who Use Government Food Benefits
Eligible older adults who participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) of government food benefits showed slower memory decline than those who didn’t participate. SNAP users had about 2 fewer years of cognitive aging over a 10-year period compared with eligible non-users, reported Adina Zeki Al Hazzouri, PhD, epidemiologist at Columbia University Mailman School […]
Nutrition Group Has Close Ties to Food, Pharma Companies
A large U.S. nutrition group and its foundation have a “symbiotic” relationship with the food and pharmaceutical industries, according to public health researchers. In an analysis of documents obtained via a freedom of information request, key leadership for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) hold important positions in multinational food and agribusiness companies, according […]
Mothers in WIC Program Have Better Birth Outcomes, Lower Infant Mortality
Mothers enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) may experience improved birth outcomes and a lower risk of infant mortality, according to a systematic review. Women who participated in WIC had reduced risks of preterm birth (10% to 15%) and low birthweight (11% to 24%), reported S. Michelle Ogunwole, […]
U.S. Government Extends Baby Formula Waivers, Rebates for WIC Families
Latest Pregnancy News THURSDAY, Aug. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) To help parents who use government nutrition benefits cope with an ongoing shortage of baby formula, U.S. federal officials will extend a program giving them more choice at the grocery store. Families who buy formula through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children […]
U.S.-Russia Nuclear War Could Leave 5 Billion Dead Due to Famine
Latest Nutrition, Food & Recipes News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) Even a “small” nuclear war, far short of a global conflict, could kill much of the world’s population due to starvation, a new study projects. Any nuclear war would have obviously devastating effects in the places where it […]
Is Caffeine a Friend or Foe? – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Nutrition, Food & Recipes News By American Heart Association News HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2022 Caffeine jump-starts your day and puts a bounce in your step. It can help you focus, improve your mood and maybe even help you live longer. But how much is too much? Caffeine, a natural stimulant, can be […]
Which Source of Dietary Fiber Works Best?
Latest Nutrition, Food & Recipes News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) If your diet is low in fiber, you can do your gut some good by adding more — regardless of the fiber source, new research suggests. Many people know fiber as the nutrient that keeps you regular. But […]
AHA News: Fresh or Frozen, Wild or Cultivated? What to Know About Blueberries and Health
Latest Nutrition, Food & Recipes News By American Heart Association News HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (American Heart Association News) Let’s not beat around the bush: Blueberries are good for you. This will come as no surprise to many Americans, who have found their thrill with blueberries in ever-rising numbers. It’s easy to understand […]
Food stamp work requirements increase mental health care use: ‘These work requirements harm people with no measurable benefit to the economy’
Being exposed to work requirements in order to receive nutrition benefits from the U.S. government significantly increased mental health care use for depression and anxiety, a new Northwestern University study has found. The policy’s negative effects occurred much sooner for women than men. This is the first study to look at how work requirements associated […]
AHA News: Fuzzy and Full of Nutrients, Peaches Are a Summertime Staple
Latest Nutrition, Food & Recipes News TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (American Heart Association News) Typically in season from July to September, peaches are a staple of summertime salads, meals and desserts. They’re also a popular choice for nutritionists, who say their sweet taste makes it easier for people to add them to their diet. “They’re […]