Cuba’s healthcare system, once a source of national pride, is in decline
BATABANO, Cuba (AP) — After two surgeries and several rounds of radiation therapy over the past four years…
Government-commissioned alcohol study released independently
A study commissioned by President Joe Biden’s administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms was released independently on Tuesday,…
Cardiologist: 5 things I never do before 9 a.m.—after 20 years of treating heart attacks
I’ve written before about what I won’t touch after 7 p.m. But what we do in the morning…
Even McDonald’s tries to follow the lean Lenten diet in Greece
TRIKORFO, Greece (AP) — Can a centuries-old ritual of spiritual renewal rekindle a New Year’s resolution to build…
Dietary supplement makers push FDA on peptides and probiotics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Makers of dietary supplements are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types…
Experts question diet guidelines’ higher protein-intake advice
Protein just got a big boost from U.S. health officials. The latest federal dietary guidelines tell Americans to…
6 nutrition myths I wish would die
If you want to live longer and feel better, stop chasing food fads. Every few months, a new…
Fiber is poised to follow protein as the next food fad
U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream…
5 fruits I eat every day for a strong immune system
I grew up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by fruit trees, farms, and generous neighbors who would bring us…
FACT FOCUS: A look at RFK Jr.’s misleading claims on US dietary guidelines
The food pyramid that once guided Americans’ diets has been retired for more than a decade, but that…
Ultra-processed foods make up a big portion of Americans’ diet, CDC finds
Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of…