Midwest Shoppers Gain New Way to Use Medicare Benefits at Meijer
Shopping for health essentials just got simpler for thousands of Medicare patients across the Midwest. Meijer has officially begun accepting evermore over-the-counter…
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From Doorsteps to Doctors Offices The Rise of Prescription Groceries
For Melanie Ross, the demands of being a full time caregiver for her sister often meant her own well being took a…
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Philadelphia Becomes Ground Zero for the Food as Medicine Movement
For years, the phrase food is medicine has been treated as a simple platitude, but a burgeoning movement in Philadelphia is attempting…
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Hidden Dangers in the Pantry: How Processed Diets May Impact Brain Integrity
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that a diet heavy in ultra-processed foods may be doing more than just…
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New High Tech Lockers Bring Round The Clock Nutrition To Dyer Residents
Residents of Northwest Indiana and neighboring Illinois now have a discreet, high tech way to combat hunger thanks to a new installation…
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Nutritious Eats Arrive in Carlyle With BOGO Smoothies and Seasonal Fare
Residents of Alexandria have a new destination for quick and nutritious meals starting this Friday. Fresh Healthy Cafe, which has been quietly…
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Beyond the Label: Why Not All Processed Foods Carry the Same Cancer Risk
For years, the term ultra-processed food has served as a convenient shorthand for everything unhealthy in the modern diet, often lumped together…
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Maryland Turns to Fresh Produce as Medical Treatment for Chronic Illness
Maryland health officials are reimagining the traditional pharmacy by issuing prescriptions that arrive in grocery bags rather than pill bottles. The Maryland…
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Sanitation Nightmares Uncovered in Recent San Antonio Health Raids
While many eateries across San Antonio continue to maintain perfect scores, recent inspections by the Metropolitan Health District have revealed stomach churning…
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Local Eateries and Schools Face Scrutiny in Latest Health Inspections
The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department recently released its latest round of unannounced safety inspections, revealing a mixed bag of compliance across local…
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