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Feeding your dog a high-quality diet can change their life, especially if they have digestive issues. As the owner of a Labrador retriever—a breed famous for both their appetites and allergies—I’ve personally tested nearly a dozen dog food brands before finding one that works. Spot & Tango’s UnKibble, which I believe to be the best dog food for sensitive stomachs, uses only fresh, whole ingredients in radically simple recipes, making it an excellent choice for dogs with tummy troubles. When you choose the best dog food for sensitive stomachs, you’re making an investment in your pup’s … [+] long-term health…

Fast food can be an easy solution for your busiest weeks. Many people turn to it when there’s no time to cook, and you just need to grab something quick and affordable. The problem is that if you’re trying to eat healthy, finding healthier fast food can be a challenge. Most fast-food chains offer unhealthy options of fried foods in calories, sodium, and saturated fat, as well as those low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. However, dietitians say there are some healthy fast-food options, as long as you know where to look. To help you navigate these options, we…

Over 150 stakeholders, including health and mental health care professionals, people with lived experiences, advocates, and First Nation health leaders, recently came together to discuss the state of eating disorder treatment at the New Brunswick Eating Disorder Summit—the first event of its kind in the province.     Dr. Jenni Cammaert, associate professor of social work at STU, and Dr. Emilie Lacroix, assistant professor of psychology at the University of New Brunswick, hosted the summit.  “The summit created avenues for networking and conveyed uniform knowledge across all provincial health sectors. The outcomes of the summit highlighted to government and decision-makers…

Over 150 stakeholders, including health and mental health care professionals, people with lived experiences, advocates, and First Nation health leaders, recently came together to discuss the state of eating disorder treatment at the New Brunswick Eating Disorder Summit—the first event of its kind in the province.     Dr. Jenni Cammaert, associate professor of social work at STU, and Dr. Emilie Lacroix, assistant professor of psychology at the University of New Brunswick, hosted the summit.  “The summit created avenues for networking and conveyed uniform knowledge across all provincial health sectors. The outcomes of the summit highlighted to government and decision-makers…

Festival season is upon us and if you’ve missed out on the biggest music festivals this summer there is still time to grab tickets to a different kind of festival: A foodie one.Instead of pitching a tent and getting caked in mud, food festivals are mostly day affairs – where you can swap dancing until dawn for local delicacies and live cooking shows.As food festivals get more popular it means more variety – from healthy dishes to those that cater for vegans and gluten-free. Here are the healthiest options, ready for you to book this summer. Healthiest food festivals in…

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) first announced the healthy food corner initiative​ as a joint project between the convenience store industry and the ministry back in 2022, setting up these corners at convenience stores located near metropolitan schools.On the back of the success of this initial project, MFDS has recently announced that it will be expanding the scope of this to more convenience stores located nationwide.“The healthy food corners create an environment where children and teenagers can easily look for and purchase healthier products such as low-sodium kimbap and low-sugar drinks,”​ MFDS minister Oh Yoo-kyung said…

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) – Going out to eat is a nice treat from time to time, but have you ever thought about how clean some of your favorite restaurants and hangouts actually are? If you have but are unsure how to check, worry no more. Below you will find a list of 14 locations with the lowest and highest establishment health scores in Houston County.The scoring system used by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH).(Alabama Department of Public Health)Lowest Scored Locations1. Oishi Sushi and GrillOishi Sushi and Grill – Dothan(WTVY)⋅ Health Establishment Score- 76/100⋅ Location- 3522 Ross Clark Circle⋅…

By Gemma Sharp, Monash University MELBOURNE, June 13 – When you think of an eating disorder, chances are you picture a young girl with anorexia, or possibly bulimia. You’re not alone. Those conditions are most commonly portrayed in TV and film — and research shows the media usually depicts both as mostly affecting white women under 30. However, binge eating disorder is a far more common condition — but is rarely talked about and is mostly misunderstood. The condition also seems to be on the rise: the frequency of binge eating behaviour in South Australia, for example, increased more than five-fold between 1995 and…

An extensive study helmed by Kristin Javaras at Harvard Medical School suggests that binge eating, a disorder characterized by eating large quantities of food with a concurrent feeling of loss of control, may be more chronic and widespread than previously understood. Published in Psychological Medicine, the research highlights that previous studies, which concentrated on younger women, did not fully capture the disorder’s longevity and prevalence in the general population. As defined by the DSM, binge-eating episodes combine two main elements: consuming an objectively large amount of food and experiencing a sense of uncontrollable consumption. Contrary to occasional overeating during social…

Make a foodborne illness complaint Multnomah County Health Department takes all citizen complaints regarding foodborne illness and food safety seriously. If you believe that you have become ill from something you ate we would like to know. Please call us at 503-988-3400 to report it. When you call, be prepared to answer some questions. The interview may take up to 20 minutes to complete. You will be asked to provide details about: The ill person (name, age, contact information) The symptoms you are experiencing (what they’re like, when they started, how long they lasted) What and where you ate for…