Nutrition and Fitness News

For a long time, the only infant formula options available in the United States were cow’s milk-based, soy milk-based or specialty infant formulas.

One in four adults relied solely on medications to manage chronic pain, highlighting an opportunity to increase use of nonpharmacologic therapies, particularly in men, older adults and those with public insurance, according to researchers.

A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine revealed income-based disparities in diabetes, smoking and hypertension — findings that one expert called worrying.

PHILADELPHIA — Switching to a low-sodium diet conferred BP benefits similar to that of hydrochlorothiazide, a common first-line antihypertensive medication, a speaker reported.

Greater salt consumption was linked to an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

DENVER — A primary care-based lifestyle course improved several health behaviors in Appalachia, according to the results of research presented at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s annual meeting.

DENVER — Integrating lifestyle coaching in a primary care model was feasible and significantly improved several dietary measures and health outcomes, according to data presented at the Lifestyle Medicine Conference.

DENVER — There are multiple diet and lifestyle strategies that can improve an individual’s autophagy and ultimately extend aging, according to an expert at the Lifestyle Medicine Conference.

The FDA has proposed to revoke a regulation authorizing the use of brominated vegetable oil in food, the agency announced in a press release.

DENVER — A lifestyle medicine approach can address gaps in pediatric obesity care, according to presenters at the annual American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s annual meeting.