Nutrition: Local superhero foods are the way to go…
IF YOU are just back from a fortnight in the sun (or rain if you stayed closer to home), you could be forgiven for thinking it is autumn, rather than high summer around these parts.
The truth about ultraprocessed foods may be ultracomplicated
For decades, the question of whether a food is healthy or not has centered largely on what’s in it: Does it have a lot of fiber and vitamins? Is there an excess of fat, salt or sugar?But more recently, many experts have begun to believe that how our ...
UK Health Officials Tap into the AI Revolution
The UK is betting big on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare – specifically AI diagnostic tools.UK Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay recently allocated £21 million ($26.7 million) to the National Health Service (NHS) for a new fun ...
UMN research showcases staffing issues in local health departments statewide
A survey led by the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health revealed areas in which local health departments (LHDs) are experiencing staffing challenges since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.The results of the survey were published in th ...
Local health agency plans for big health event in Baton Rouge
According to the Louisiana Healthcare Landscape, 28% of Black residents in the state reported being in fair or poor health compared to 19% of those who identify as white and 14% of those who identify as Hispanic. Officials said the Big Health event m ...
What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Beans Daily… or Every Other Day
Beans could be nature's perfect food. These little powerhouses are packed with vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, according to 2021 research in Nutrients. But what really takes them to the next level is their unique combo of plant protein and fib ...
3 Queenz Quisine brings soul food to Locust
Latashia Davis is no stranger to soul food, having grown up around the cuisine with her family. Wanting to honor and pay tribute to her mother, who passed away two years ago, the Stanfield resident decided to open her own restaurant“The restaur ...
New food scrap collection program launches
Food scraps make up nearly 20% of all household waste disposed of in landfills in New York, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation.The city of Buffalo is taking steps to lower that number with the launch of a new program, whi ...