It’s officially 2023, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is here to remind everyone (or at least food manufacturers) that sesame has joined the list of major food allergens. “Sesame is joining the list of major food allergens defined in the law as the result of the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act, […]
The newest COVID-19 variant is so contagious, experts are saying that even people who’ve avoided it so far are getting infected and the 80% of Americans who’ve already been infected are likely to catch it again, as reported by USA Today. Essentially, everyone in the country is at risk for infection now, even if they’re super careful, up […]
The American Cancer Society has announced a new research focus that will explore the link between plant-based meats and cancer prevention. With cancer the second leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States, the research will help advance the understanding of how plant-based meats contribute to healthy diet patterns and […]
This past year we saw a shift towards redefining “healthy,” which included a growing emphasis on body positive messages and the idea that health looks different on everyone. With COVID continuing to impact our lives in 2022, immune health continued to take center stage. Plant-based foods continue to soar in popularity. So what can we […]
Okay, the holidays are officially over. For most people, kids have returned to school and the full regular work week is resuming. But, as Psychology Today reports, instead of happily resettling into “normal” life and enjoying the weekend, you may be feeling some post-activity depression that so many descend into. With the intense level of holiday activity […]
Just like certain ingredients can make falling asleep more difficult, some can work in your favor, actually priming the body for rest. One snack in particular that can help is a simple combo of a slice of turkey and a hard-boiled egg. Here’s why these two foods in particular so beneficial for sleep (and what can you […]
Real estate investor and TV personality and home renovation guru Christina Hall blames her mercury and lead poisoning on all of the “gross houses” she’s been in. The former host of Flip or Flop on HGTV, and current host of Christina on the Coast, sees Hall explore a number of properties as she aims to renovate and sell […]
The U.S. life expectancy has dipped to the lowest it’s been since 1996, according to final mortality data published last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC’s final report for overall death across the nation in 2021 stated that over 3.4 million Americans died that year, an increase of more than 80,000 […]
As the country faces a rise in COVID, flu and RSV, there is already an FDA-approved testing kit that is one swab for all three viruses, nicknamed the “tripledemic.” As ABC News / Good Morning America (GMA) reports, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there have been at least 15 million […]
According to a new study recently published in the medical journal Neurology (the official publication of the American Academy of Neurology), eating more flavonols, which are antioxidants found in many vegetables, fruits, tea and wine, may slow your rate of memory loss. As CNN reports, the study found that the cognitive score of people in […]