Choosing your dog’s food can feel overwhelming because of the array of options available, all claiming to be the best on the market. Advertisement Wading through these choices to find a brand that is healthy, affordable and appealing to your pet can be frustrating. The American Kennel Club offers tips on how to choose the…

As we age, things change. I no longer garnish my corn flakes with jelly beans. The onions that I used to hunt down and hide under my plate are now something that I use frequently in my cooking. I hate to admit the fact that I haven’t read a comic book for a great many…

Image Credit: Healthnix Maja Mazur knows what it’s like to suffer and not be heard. Her personal struggle with chronic pain ignited a lifetime mission to upend chronic pain management, leading her to the creation of Healthnix. The digital health venture integrates precision nutrition with a holistic wellness approach, driven by Mazur’s determination to empower…

Proper nutrition and balanced diets rich in vitamins and trace minerals and adequate water intake are crucial to optimizing broiler breeder fertility, egg production and hatchability, as well as the quality and quantity of chicks produced. Prioritizing fertility When fertility declines, fewer chicks are produced, potentially impacting supply and demand. This has been an ongoing…

Vouchers for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) are now available to eligible seniors across the state through their county senior services. The SFMNP is a federally funded initiative that provides low-income seniors with access to fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from authorized farmers’ markets and roadside stands. Vouchers are valid…

An $8 million gift to the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas will address healthcare needs in rural and underserved communities in South Carolina while providing opportunities for aspiring physicians. Philanthropists Gail Lott and James Edinger live in Orangeburg and spent their careers working in healthcare. They’ve had first-hand experience with the challenges…

THE WORLD OF dietary supplements for men is a wild one. There’s one big reason why: Unlike medication, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) does not require that manufacturers prove that their dietary supplements are safe before they put them market. The FDA does have the power to recall a dangerous product, but that can only…

A new advisory highlights eight nutritional priorities for patients taking GLP-1 drugs for obesity that can help minimize side effects and maximize effectiveness. kmatija/Getty Images A new advisory details the top priorities for supporting patients on GLP-1 drugs for obesity. These guidelines address eight key nutritional and lifestyle components. Following these recommendations can help patients…