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WTAS: Secretary Kennedy Celebrates Hospital Nutrition Commitment, Florida Farm Partnership During Your Health Tour in Miami

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Secretary Kennedy Celebrates Hospital Nutrition Commitment, Florida Farm Partnership During 'Restore Your Health' Tour in Miami

On March 30, 2026, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., on the latest leg of his national Take Back Your Health tour, celebrated the hospital’s new commitments to strengthen nutrition-driven patient care by connecting a Florida farm directly to the hospital’s food system. Secretary Kennedy also announced that the Centers for … Read more

For National Nutrition Month, NYC Health + Hospitals Celebrates Over 2.8 Million Plant-Based Meals Served to Patients – NYC Health + Hospitals

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For National Nutrition Month, NYC Health + Hospitals Celebrates Over 2.8 Million Plant-Based Meals Served to Patients - NYC Health + Hospitals

For National Nutrition Month, NYC Health + Hospitals Celebrate Over 2.8 Million Plant-Based Meals Served to Patients The health system is launching a plant-based meal program in March 2022 Scientific studies have shown that a plant-based eating pattern is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and … Read more

Minnesota holds out on a bill prohibiting Medicaid coverage for weight loss drugs

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Minnesota holds out on a bill prohibiting Medicaid coverage for weight loss drugs

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Fitness, Health and Wellness Experts Team Up for ‘Fit for No Hungry Kids’ with New On-Demand Initiative

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Fitness, Health and Wellness Experts Team Up for 'Fit for No Hungry Kids' with New On-Demand Initiative

“Get Fit On Demand” raises funds and awareness to help end childhood hunger in the US WASHINGTON, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — No Kid Hungry is launching a new “Get Fit On Demand” initiative in partnership with the fitness, health and wellness community. From April 1-15, 2026, Get Fit “hosts” will mobilize their networks to … Read more

Fitness, Health and Wellness Experts Team Up for ‘Fit for No Hungry Kids’ with New On-Demand Initiative

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Logo No Kids Hungry (PRNewsfoto/No Kid Hungry)

“Get Fit On Demand” raises funds and awareness to help end childhood hunger in the US WASHINGTON, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — No Kid Hungry is launching a new “Get Fit On Demand” initiative in partnership with the fitness, health and wellness community. From April 1-15, 2026, Get Fit “hosts” will mobilize their networks to … Read more

A new survey examines the mental health outcomes of gender euphoria

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A new survey examines the mental health outcomes of gender euphoria

Good Morning. Journalists get countless email pitches every day. Yesterday, I had someone mention Hannah Montana in the subject line. But the tone that kicks off Elaine Chen’s latest story isn’t one we’re used to seeing. The title line read: “URGENT: PAY BOOKING.” A new field of study for the mind-body connection Earlier this year, … Read more

Atlanta study shows access to healthcare contributes to mental health challenges

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Atlanta study shows access to healthcare contributes to mental health challenges

The Atlanta Women’s Foundation conducted research that showed homelessness, childcare constraints and access to health care strongly factor into one’s mental health. ATLANTA – When emergency rooms are full and there’s nowhere else to go, patients can turn to the Atlanta Urban Clinic. Executive Director Susan Whatley said the clinic typically sees about 900 patients … Read more