Nutrition

Ask the Experts: Food-Drug Interactions; Milk Thistle; Raw Milk

Mar 24, 2025 · · Memory
I have read that medications often interact with food. How does this interaction happen? The most common way foods interfere with drugs is by hindering absorption of the medication or speeding up its excretion, so that its effects are minimized. Conversely, some foods may boost the absorption of medication, possibly … Read More

GLP-1 Meds and Weight-Loss Surgery Can Be Complementary

Feb 25, 2025 · · Memory
For women facing the challenges of obesity, there’s encouraging news—more treatments are available now than ever before. While bariatric (weight-loss) surgery has long been a trusted path, newer medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are expanding the possibilities. These GLP-1 medications are offering a nonsurgical alternative for some people and enhancing … Read More

Newsbites: Cancer screenings; diet and colorectal cancer; daily activity and heart health

Feb 25, 2025 · · Memory
Cancer Screening Responsible for Drop in Deaths Deaths from cancer have been decreasing over time. Treatments have improved—but so have screening and prevention efforts. Researchers set out to determine how much each of these interventions (prevention, screening, and treatment) contributes to the decrease in cancer deaths. They looked at the … Read More

Do You Need Magnesium Supplements?

Feb 25, 2025 · · Memory
Magnesium plays many important roles in the body, so marketers advertise magnesium supplements for a wide variety of uses. Should you buy in? Needs vs. Intake. “Scientific surveys suggest the average dietary magnesium intake in the U.S. is somewhat under the recommended amount,” says Bess Dawson- Hughes, MD, an endocrinologist … Read More

Addition…and Subtraction

Feb 25, 2025 · · Memory
Making healthy food choices is not just about adding more nutritious foods to your plate, it’s about using them to replace less healthy options. Get started with these smart, strategic swaps. Switch Up Your Grains. Refined grains have been stripped of their fiber- and nutrient-rich bran and germ and only … Read More

Plastics in the Food Chain

Feb 25, 2025 · · Memory
Plastics are everywhere: From cars to computers to product packaging to medical supplies—and unfortunately in our food supply. These tiny particles (less than 5 millimeters in size), often invisible to the naked eye, have seeped ino our food chain and have been associated with health risks. When microplastics are consumed, … Read More

Why You Should MIND What You Eat

Feb 25, 2025 · · Memory
Numerous studies have pointed to a possible link between what we eat and our cognitive health as we get older. Some research has pointed to the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet as helpful for preserving memory and thinking skills. The diet, which was developed in 2015 by nutritionists … Read More

Stick to the Plan…

Feb 25, 2025 · · Memory
Are you one of the millions of Americans who made New Year’s resolutions that centered on your health goals for the next 12 months? And, more importantly, are you still watching what you eat, or getting more exercise, or avoiding bad habits like smoking? Unfortunately, research suggests that after six … Read More

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