Produce prescription programmes are gaining traction in the U.S. as a means to combat health issues like heart problems and
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Leveraging the “Food is Medicine” movement through strategic communications
The “food is medicine” concept is gaining momentum, emphasising the profound impact of dietary choices on health.
Continue readingFDA approves health claim: Yogurt consumption linked to reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes
Danone North America’s petition to the FDA has led to a new qualified health claim for yoghurt, recognising its potential
Continue readingVitamin D supplements for bone health: Clinical efficacy and considerations
The efficacy of vitamin D supplements for bone health remains uncertain, as per recent research.
Continue readingUnlocking the health benefits of omega-3 supplements: A comprehensive overview
Expert insights from Stefan M. Pasiakos, PhD, director of the NIH office of dietary supplements, shed light on the significance
Continue readingAmerican Heart Association launches $7.8 Million Health Care by Food™ initiative
The American Heart Association (AHA), marking its centenary, allocated $7.8 million to 19 nationwide research projects as part of its
Continue readingRockefeller Foundation boosts food is medicine efforts with $80 Million investment
The Rockefeller Foundation has committed an additional $80 million to Food is Medicine (FIM) programmes in the United States over
Continue readingStudy shows mixed outcomes in food-as-medicine programme for type 2 diabetes
The JAMA Internal Medicine study on a food-as-medicine programme revealed mixed outcomes for participants with type 2 diabetes and high
Continue readingColorado Food Is Medicine Summit: Uniting efforts for healthier communities and affordable care
The inaugural Colorado Food Is Medicine Summit convened various stakeholders, emphasising how nutritious food interventions improve health outcomes, reduce recovery
Continue readingConnecticut Hospital initiates food prescription programme to tackle prediabetes epidemic
In the U.S., the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that over 98 million adults are prediabetic, but
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