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UTHSC College of Medicine, Shelby County Government Transform Health Care Access with ShelbyCares on 3rd
Leaders from UTHSC and the Shelby County government cut the ribbon Thursday to mark the opening of ShelbyCares on 3rd. Leaders of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Medicine and Shelby County government gathered Thursday to mark the opening of ShelbyCares on 3rd, a community health and wellness facility aimed at enhancing…
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Is Frozen Yogurt Healthier Than Ice Cream? Here’s What Dietitians Say
Frozen aisles are often the final pit stop before hitting the grocery checkout, and there’s no shortage of ice-cold sweet treats. Many decisions exist on which icy cold treat to pick, whether dairy-based or plant-based. While you try to choose, you may wonder if frozen yogurt is healthier than ice cream. “People tend to think…
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Children’s Day: Schools promote healthy eating for children, but experts continue to see excessive junk food consumption
Despite the State and the Union governments’ regulations which dictate that only safe and healthy food should be available in school and within 50 metres of the school premises, junk food continues to be sold very close to school campuses in Bengaluru. However, in view of the growing concerns about children’s health, along with self-imposed…
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Macho’s Delish Mix brings healthy fast casual to Cobbs Creek
ByNatalie Jason Monday, November 13, 2023 7:28PM PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — New restaurant entrepreneurs Ab Francis and Sheldon Gerwood show their hustle every day, by handing out flyers in the middle of traffic on Cobbs Creek Parkway. They literally drive traffic to their brand-new spot, Macho’s Delish Mix. The bright and open space specializes in fresh,…
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What is Zepbound? Does this new weight loss drug work better than Wegovy and Ozempic? Will it cut costs?
FDA-approved Zepbound is the brand name for tirzepatide when doctors prescribe the medication it for weight loss. Zepbound and other weight loss drugs are changing the way both patients and doctors view battles with extra pounds. Photo: Getty Images. A newly approved weight loss drug called Zepbound may work even better than the popular drug…
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Dietitians warn ‘portfolio diet’ is no different from healthy eating
The portfolio diet has made headlines for slashing the risk of heart disease Dietitians told DailyMail.com there is nothing unique about the plan READ MORE: ‘Portfolio diet’ is the silver bullet for health, top cardiologists say By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 13:11 EST, 13 November 2023 | Updated: 13:40 EST, 13 November…
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Q&A: Can virtual reality help people eat a healthier diet?
On the left, a member of the research team demonstrates the virtual reality headset and hand controllers used in the virtual buffet restaurant. On the right, a plate of food sits in the virtual restaurant. Credit: John Long and Travis Masterson With heart disease and diabetes—which can be caused or worsened by poor diet—among the leading…
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Ignore the Rumors. Oatmeal Is Still Good for You.
INCASE YOU MISSED it, there’s been some unjustified oatmeal slander spreading through the internet recently. “You may have seen some of the videos circulating claiming oatmeal is bad for you,” says Alex Evink, R.D. It all began when one doctor, who goes by Natural Heart Doc on TikTok posted a video blasting oatmeal with little…
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American Cancer Society Awards 131 New Research and Career Development Grants Totaling $64.5 Million
American Cancer Society Awards 131 New Research and Career Development Grants Totaling $64.5 Million Nation’s largest non-government, non-profit funder of cancer research also announces recipients of the ACS Research Professor Award ATLANTA, November 13, 2023 – The American Cancer Society (ACS), the largest non-government, non-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved…
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5 best fiber supplements for weight loss
Ever felt like your weight-loss journey is stuck in the slow lane? If you’re nodding with a silent “yes” in the mind, we understand. The battle of the bulge is real, and sometimes, your body needs an extra push. That’s where fiber supplements for weight loss can act as superheroes! Why is fiber important in…