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The WVU School of Medicine is recognized as a model for training physicians in nutrition and lifestyle education

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The WVU School of Medicine is recognized as a model for training physicians in nutrition and lifestyle education

As a national movement to strengthen nutrition education in U.S. medical schools grows, West Virginia University School of Medicine is recognized as a long-term leader in training future physicians to recognize and address chronic disease through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. The US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Education … Read more

Charlotte Hogan’s recovery leads to the Boston Marathon

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Charlotte Hogan’s recovery leads to the Boston Marathon A former swimmer shares how recovery changed her relationship with food, fitness and herself Channel 5. Eating disorders are among the most serious mental health conditions. I was so sad, so sad. And who do they affect? everybody Historically, when we think of eating disorders, we only … Read more

Gavin Newsom has promised more than 100 mental health projects – many of which have yet to be abandoned

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Gavin Newsom has promised more than 100 mental health projects - many of which have yet to be abandoned

A number of projects funded through Proposition 1 — a $6.4 billion behavioral-health bond voters narrowly approved in March 2024 — have been delayed or abandoned even as state officials promoted the measure as a way to speed up treatment capacity, reports say. The bond measure was designed to help counties and providers build new … Read more

What happens when patients stop taking GLP-1 medications? A new Cleveland Clinic study reveals real-world insights

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As the use of injectable GLP-1 drugs continues to increase, questions persist about what happens after patients stop taking them in real-world settings. A new Cleveland Clinic analysis of nearly 8,000 patients suggests that, on average, ceasing semaglutide and terzapatide does not lead to significant weight regain in clinical practice, as many patients later resume … Read more

Loneliness is an epidemic. Wellness week offers connections

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Loneliness has reached epidemic levels, with one in two adults reporting that they experience this feeling, according to the US Surgeon General. A report published by the Surgeon General in 2023 stated that loneliness can have serious effects on a person’s physical and mental health, increasing the risk of heart disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety … Read more

Health first hosts workshop during Colorectal Awareness Month to teach older adults importance of nutrition for prevention – Bronx Times

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Health First Miguel Centeno is hosting a community workshop on colorectal cancer, screening, prevention and nutrition at St. Barnabas Hospital Health and Wellness Center. Photo by Kik Grant Floyd Healthfirst, one of New York’s leading low-cost health insurers, hosted a community workshop on colorectal cancer screening, prevention and nutrition at St. Barnabas Hospital’s Health and … Read more