The Plainfield YMCA will host a women’s health expo on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 to 11 a. m. The venue is the C. W. Avery YMCA at 15120 Wallin Drive. State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is the main organizer and will speak at the event. She has invited local leaders such as Will County Executiv
The latest nutrition effort at the university has been boosted by a key figure in its administration, according to a recent announcement. The project aims to weave healthy eating lessons into everyday campus life and has received strong support from the institution’s president. President Jeffrey Go
A health leader has started a campaign to get medical schools to add more nutrition training. The plan asks colleges to review how much they teach about food, name a faculty person in charge of the topic, and post a public plan that aims for 40 hours of instruction. The goal is not to force a specif
In a new agreement, about one in four U. S. medical schools plans to add nutrition lessons by the fall of 2026. The arrangement, which is optional, will see 52 schools provide at least 40 hours of teaching or a comparable test that covers dietary knowledge. The deal was negotiated by officials in th
The United Nations reports that the number of Afghan children suffering from severe malnutrition will rise sharply in 2026. Aid to the country has dropped significantly since 2021, after foreign troops left and the Taliban took control. Natural disasters such as earthquakes have worsened food shor
People who have diabetic foot wounds often suffer from poor nutrition, which slows healing and raises the chance of losing a limb. Doctors need to know how much muscle mass a patient has, but the usual full‑body test can’t be used when a foot is missing or badly damaged. A new study looked at whethe
In child care, teachers often decide when a child should eat, even if the child is already full or hungry. This study looked at whether coaching could help teachers better notice and respond to kids’ real hunger cues. The program, called CELEBRATE Feeding, ran for six months in eight centers locat
Loughborough University has signed a new three‑year deal with Science in Sport (SiS), the world’s top brand for sports nutrition. The agreement keeps SiS as the official food partner for many of Loughborough’s elite teams and opens doors for fresh research projects. SiS is known for creating the
Bamboo shoots are often overlooked, but they pack a serious nutritional punch. These young sprouts are not just panda food; they're a staple in many Asian cuisines and a powerhouse of health benefits. Recent studies show that bamboo shoots can help regulate blood sugar, improve digestion, and even l
Researchers followed 200, 000 health workers for three decades to see how different eating patterns affect heart disease. The study shows that simply cutting carbs or fats does not guarantee protection. If people ate a low‑carb diet filled with refined sugars and processed foods, their risk of heart
