AMA Recommends Meat, Dairy Be Optional in U.S. Dietary Guidelines
The American Medical Association has recommended that meat and dairy be presented as optional rather than required in the next iteration of…
Meet the Doctor Behind ‘Code Blue,’ the Film That Prescribes Big Changes in Health Care
Dr. Saray Stancic was just 28 years old when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Her doctor told her she would be…
Eating More Fruit, Veggies Can Cut Diabetes Risk By 50 Percent
Two new large-scale studies published in July 2020 in the journal BMJ add to the growing body of evidence that consuming whole…
Meet Betty Holston Smith, the 79-Year-Old Vegan Competing in 100-Mile Races
Betty Holston Smith, a running coach from Rockville, Maryland, has logged over 100,000 miles, including 85 marathons, 29 ultramarathons, and countless half-marathons…
New Study: Consuming Dairy Ineffective in Preventing Bone Loss and Fractures for Menopausal Women
A new study reveals dairy products may not protect women’s bones during menopause, when preserving bone mass is most critical. The study,…
New Report: Plant-Based Diets Can Help Tame Asthma
Although data have suggested for decades that asthma responds to dietary interventions, a comprehensive report published in the March 2020 issue of…
How Does Following a Vegan Diet Help the Environment?
Adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet isn’t just good for your health: It’s also one of the best things you can do for…
Tips for Safer Grocery Shopping During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As we attempt to flatten the curve of COVID-19, the only time many of us are leaving the house is to go…
CDC Report Confirms Elevated COVID-19 Risk Among People With Preexisting Conditions
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, health officials have advised that people with underlying health conditions are at greater risk for developing severe…
From E. Coli to COVID-19: How Animal Agriculture Spawns Infectious Diseases
With 7.5 billion humans and more than 70 billion food animals, we are closer to animals than ever before. As the coronavirus…
Your Immune System Doesn’t Need a Boost
You can’t always control whether you get sick. But you can stay as healthy as possible by understanding how your immune system…
How To Protect Your Health During a Pandemic
We are in a unique time, and it’s likely that many of you are feeling anxious, scared, and tired, seeking more predictability…