ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Senator Chuck Schumer announced a milk carton shortage across New York State. On Monday, Senator Schumer urged the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to acknowledge and fix the milk packaging supply chain issue. New York State is home to more than 3,200 dairy farms and is the fifth-largest dairy state…

From powders to pills to gummies, collagen products are seemingly everywhere these days, with the global market valued at a whopping $9.12 billion in 2022. For athletes looking to up their exercise game, the health claims surrounding collagen can sound seriously enticing: Decreased pain! Quicker recovery! Boosted performance! But because there’s little regulation in the…

A new report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor of Minnesota found that the Minnesota Board on Aging did not meet legal standards in its oversight of the Senior Nutrition Program. The Board on Aging and seven regional area agencies on aging administer the federal program which provides meals to people aged 60 or…

TAMPA (BLOOM) – A recent study by ketolog.com, delves into the trending diets of 2023. The study’s comprehensive approach provides insights into not just the popularity but also the practicality of these diets, offering a detailed analysis of their advantages and drawbacks. Methodology of the Study The study employs a unique methodology, ranking diets based…

A newly released report on a program that aims to promote the well-being of older Minnesotans and provide healthy meals highlights several compliance and oversight issues. The Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) released its report Monday morning, detailing a lack of internal controls and issues with following legal requirements by the Minnesota Board on…

Alena Kharlamenko is a writer, editor, and registered dietitian with a passion for translating complicated health and nutrition research into easily digestible information. She has written for LIVESTRONG, Healthline, Today’s Dietitian, and PlateJoy, and has been featured in national media outlets like Cooking Light, EatingWell, Everyday Health, and Food Network. Alena is a senior health…

“They looked like typical babies to me, but malnutrition is measured by height, weight and a mid-upper arm circumference assessment,” Hamelin said. “There are also levels of malnutrition, but most of the cases we dealt with were severe. Some patients you could see had very tiny arms; it was heartbreaking.”  Hamelin remembers a mother who…

ADM has announced Ian Pinner has been appointed Senior vice president, president, nutrition, and chief sales and marketing officer. Pinner succeeds Vince Macciocchi, who announced his plan to retire from ADM at the end of this year. “Ian is a natural fit to step into this important role and continue driving the exciting continued growth…

The state Board on Aging failed in several ways to provide meaningful oversight of the Senior Nutrition Program that provides meals to some 40,000 Minnesotans, according to a legislative auditor’s report released Monday. Among the most glaring problems: The board didn’t monitor activities or contracts for the nutrition program and the seven area aging agencies…

Food-as-medicine AI platform targets over 200 chronic conditions with personalized nutrition plans and therapeutic dietary protocols. Food-as-medicine platform Heali has emerged from stealth with $3 million in seed funding for its evidence-based, personalized approach to nutrition. With a focus on combating the increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses, Heali aims to empower individuals by democratizing access…