BOSTON — Tony McKoy, Jr. was ready to eat. Black chef’s hat on his head, apron tied on, the 5-year-old contemplated his favorite foods, prompted by his mother, Shaquana Peebles. “Pineapple!” he said, ...

Every year, an estimated 1 million Americans die from food-related chronic illness. Poor diet can prove fatal — meanwhile, ...

As the new year arrives, renewed focuses on wellness, weight loss and healthy habits usually kick in. This year’s fresh, scientific approach is Food as Medicine (FAM), which is a framework that’s ...

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet emphasizes portion size, eating a variety of foods, and reducing sodium intake, while increasing potassium, calcium, and magnesium. While the ...

The food-as-medicine movement is gaining momentum across industries, as health and nutrition advocates attempt to reverse worsening obesity, heart disease and diabetes trends by providing accessible, ...

Taking control of your health can be complicated, especially when you don’t know where to start or are presented with millions of options. Enter Heali, a new startup launching out of stealth with a ...

Chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease make up a huge portion of healthcare spending, with research showing that better nutrition can cut those costs by up to 40%, while also decreasing ...

Elevance Health is integrating its food as medicine program for Medicaid members in community health centers, the insurer announced Monday. In partnership with the National Association of Community ...

With $3M in seed funding from Astanor Ventures, Heali plans to expand its personalized nutrition services for consumers and patients with chronic illnesses through its database of evidence-based ...

In recent years, nutrition has become the focus of renewed attention in medical education. Advocates argue that physicians receive too little formal training about diet and that more comprehensive nu ...

Duggan is director of the Division of Nutrition and professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Hivert is professor of population medicine and director of curricular theme nutrition and ...