The Pulse: Mini-grants support nutrition education and food access in Roanoke
Plus: Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare adds walk-in psychiatric services, Virginia Tech research looks at caregiver burnout.
Summer Nutrition Program keeps kids fed when school is out
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids (SUN) provides nutrient-dense meals to children in the community during the summer.
Protein-packed foods are everywhere, but experts say balance is still key
From protein bars and shakes to high-protein cereals and snacks, protein has become one of the biggest nutrition trends in recent years.
January AI Announces That Its Clinician Nutrition Monitor Is Now a Qualified Solution on Leading Healthcare Platform
January AI’s Clinician Nutrition Monitor, a qualified solution on Mayo Clinic Platform, brings AI-powered nutrition insights into Epic EHR.
Secretary Kennedy, Administrator Oz Launch ‘Make Hospital Food Healthier’ Pledge
HHS launched the Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge, a nationwide initiative inviting hospitals to serve healthier, more nutritious meals.
The 10 best fruits for stronger, healthier hair—backed by nutrition science
The strongest case for fruit and hair growth is not folklore but a pattern of evidence linking vitamin C, zinc, and antioxidants to healthier follicles over time. Fruits will not resurrect a
The Health Benefits of Watercress—Here’s Why This Leafy Green Deserves More Love
A semi-aquatic member of the cruciferous family, watercress is a nutrient-dense leafy green with a peppery flavor. The health benefits of watercress stem from its phytochemical antioxidants, which can reduce oxidative stress,
Novonesis Invests in TurtleTree to Scale Up Cow-Free Lactoferrin for Early Nutrition
Novonesis has invested in TurtleTree and signed an exclusive deal to scale up and commercialise its precision-fermented lactoferrin protein.
The debate over tomatoes: But their secret is being revealed
Meet lycopene: The powerful antioxidant that protects the heart and skin, and why olive oil and cooking actually upgrade its absorption in the body.