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Colorectal cancer, often referred to as CRC, is one of the most common cancers in the world and is deadly if not found before it spreads outside the lower intestine. Read more
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Column: Nonalcoholic beverages can be a holiday treat
The quantity and quality of nonalcoholic options have greatly increased in recent years. Many will appreciate having these novel options available to help keep their celebrations festive and safe. Read more
Column: There are simple ways to keep your sweet tooth under control
Sugar cravings can strike at any time of the year, but Halloween kicks off the season of sweet treats. Read more
Column: Food allergies impact how a person navigates eating, food-related traditions
Life requires two basic things to survive: oxygen and adequate essential nutrients. Except in rare circumstances, these nutrients come from foods. Read more
Column: Don’t forget to feed your brain
Before jumping to conclusions about memory concerns, it’s prudent to check whether those issues could be related to nutrient deficiencies. Read more
Column: Pregnant vegan women should check their B12 levels
The increasing popularity of plant-based diets has a certain number of health benefits. Read more
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Column: Climate change can have a big impact on global food safety
Climate change poses increasing challenges to global food safety. Long-term changes in temperature, humidity, rainfall patterns and the frequency of extreme weather events are already affecting the total food supply chain, from farming and crop production to the nutritional quality of food on your table. Read more
Column: Precautions before using organic herbal supplements
For thousands of years, herbs have been used as medicines. In fact, many present-day pharmaceutical drugs were developed based on the active compounds found in plants. Read more
Column: Dietary supplements can help provide you needed nutrition
Dietary supplements include vitamins and minerals and can also include herbs and other plant extracts, probiotics, fish oil and other substances. Read more
Column: Balance, variety and moderation are vital for health
In previous months we’ve discussed the importance of variety and moderation in a healthy diet. This column discusses the nutritional principle of balance — required to meet critical nutrient needs — along with variety and moderation. Read more
Column: A diet from a variety of food groups is a key to good nutrition
Eating a healthy diet can sometimes seem overwhelming. But one of the best first steps to better nutrition is easy. All it takes is incorporating more variety in the food you eat. Read more
Column: Dry eyes can have a big impact on life; here’s how to keep the condition at bay
Our eyes play an important role in nearly every aspect of our lives. Because we perceive up to 80% of all our impressions through sight, clear vision can lead to a better quality of life. And most importantly, it keeps us from danger. Read more
Column: Resolve to get all the nutrients your body needs for the new year
Over the past decade, the most common New Year’s resolutions have included losing weight, increasing exercise and eating healthier. These health-focused resolutions seem straightforward, but few individuals succeed in keeping them for longer than a month or two. Read more
Column: How to prepare for a surge in RSV cases in Hawaii
Just as people are getting ready for the holidays, colds, flu and respiratory syncytial virus are surging nationwide, including in Hawaii. RSV is a virus with symptoms similar to the common cold. It is so common that nearly everyone has had it before age 2. Read more
Column: Too much of a good thing can lead to nutrient deficiencies
Thousands of research studies link specific foods to decreased health risks, such as cancer. But few research studies, if any, indicate that some of these same foods, when eaten in excess, can cause nutrient deficiencies. Read more
Column: Always pay attention to essential nutrients to help ensure long-term health
If you find nutrition information confusing, you are not alone. Just over 50 years ago, there was a significant shift in public health nutrition messages. Early messages focused on helping individuals consume adequate essential nutrients. Read more
Column: Numerous factors contribute to a good or bad night’s slumber
About a quarter to a third of a person’s lifetime is spent in the unconscious state called sleep. Too often, however, the importance of sleep is underestimated. Read more
Column: Increasing number of COVID-19 variants requires continued vigilance
You have probably heard the saying, “We may be done with COVID, but COVID is not done with us.” Unfortunately, this adage is true, and the situation could be more dangerous than most want to acknowledge, especially for those at risk. Read more
Column: During hot weather, hydrate before getting thirsty
Summer is here and days and nights are heating up. For some, the heat is simply uncomfortable. But for others, these higher temperatures can be detrimental to health, especially for those over age 50 or anyone getting exercise. Read more
Column: Pesticides: how they’re regulated, how we can limit what we ingest
Health and longevity depend on making good decisions daily about what is safe to eat and what may be harmful. Since virtually all foods we consume become toxic at some dose, making the best decisions for our health can seem overwhelming. Read more
Column: How to manage nutritious meals amid dramatic rise in food costs
Worldwide, food systems have been challenged by limited supply and distribution due to the pandemic, the Ukraine war, Midwestern avian flu and climate change. Read more
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