The total population of Massachusetts increased from over 6.5 million in 2010 to just over 7 million, making it the fifteenth most populous state in the nation, with an estimated […]

In the month of March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in the United States invites us to reflect on the relationship between our daily diet and the health of […]

Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and others, affect millions of people worldwide.

International health days are a call to action

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be emotionally challenging, especially when the condition begins to affect their ability to communicate effectively. As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, people may experience difficulty […]

National Cholesterol Month is commemorated each September, when health professionals and organizations across the United States focus on cholesterol education. This dedicated month serves as a crucial reminder of the […]

During the school year, many children rely on free or reduced-price meals provided by the National School Lunch Program. This ensures that they receive adequate nutrition even when their families […]

World Obesity Day has been commemorated every March 4 since 2015. This is done to raise awareness about obesity and promote ways to prevent and treat it. Similarly, this commemoration […]

Let’s celebrate National Nutrition Month National Nutrition Month initially began in 1973 and became a month-long celebration in 1980 in response to growing interest in nutrition. Each March, organizations committed […]

Evaluating health-related information found on Internet can be a challenge due to the large amount of opinions, concepts and explanations available, much of which is not accurate or reliable. In […]