More than one in 10 households in the United States last year did not have access to adequate and nutritious food, according to the U.S. government. Further, food and nutrition insecurity lead to a higher risk of poor pregnancy ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Summer is in full swing, and some parts of the U.S. have already experienced record-high temperatures. Exposure to extreme heat—the leading cause of weather-related deaths—can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke and ...
Jun 27, 2024
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for recommending screening for food insecurity in the primary care setting. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Poor diet continues to take a toll on American adults. It's a major risk factor for obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers, and more than one million Americans die every year from diet-related ...
Jun 17, 2024
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The COVID-19 pandemic saw increased rates and public awareness of food insecurity. One group that was particularly vulnerable was older adults.
Jun 13, 2024
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Food insecurity, low household income and not having private health insurance are associated with higher rates of prediabetes in adolescents, independent of race and ethnicity, according to a JAMA Network Open study by University ...
Jun 11, 2024
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Between 2005 and 2020, the number of children facing simultaneous water and food insecurity in the United States more than doubled. Additionally, Black and Hispanic children were several times more likely than white children ...
Jun 7, 2024
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Food is many things. It nourishes our bodies, delights our senses, and gives us something to gather around. Food is also a powerful cultural symbol, reflecting traditions, values, and histories of communities around the world.
Jun 5, 2024
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People of color and those who experience social vulnerability are more likely to experience worse glycemic control than their white counterparts, according to research presented at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual ...
Jun 1, 2024
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Sally White helps her husband of 46 years get dressed, fed and on the bus for the short ride from their home to Third Age Adult Day Center four mornings a week.
May 23, 2024
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