The beta cells in the pancreas act as highly sensitive sensors that constantly measure the amount of sugar in our blood. As soon as we eat something and the sugar level rises, the beta cells produce ...

You may be familiar with the scene. You’re talking to a new patient or client—or a stranger on the street who has a “quick” question for you—and they want to know if the microbiome test they took last ...

Many teens dealing with weight issues are turning to AI models to help them create meal plans with the aim of losing weight. But a new study shows that the resulting plans may not always adequately ...

When I think about some of my favorite childhood memories, food is at the center. One specific cherished memory is staying at my Mammaw and Pappaw’s house and waking up to freshly baked bread that I ...

Over 5 million patients are admitted to an ICU in the United States every year.1 While many patients only spend a day or two in the ICU, those that are critically ill stay much longer. Patients who ...

Neurodivergence refers to the natural variation in how human brains develop and function. It includes a wide range of neurological differences such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, ...

Does weight affect health? If so, to what degree? Most research shows that as BMI increases, cardiometabolic health decreases. But population-based trends can’t account for individual health, and the ...

Welcome to the Flavor Toolkit, a valuable resource designed to enhance your practice and support your clients in their nutritious eating journey. Here, you’ll find a collection of downloadable PDFs ...

For decades, scientists have known that what harms the body often harms the brain. Conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance strain the body’s vascular and metabolic ...

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in cognitive performance and mental fitness among younger adults, driven by increasing academic, professional, and social demands. Young adults are ...

It’s estimated that 54 million Americans have osteopenia (low bone density) or osteoporosis, a systemic skeletal disease that is characterized by increased bone turnover and low bone mass, leading to ...