Tag: Nutrition
Saints’ Onyemata discloses failed test, expected suspension
NEW ORLEANS — Saints starting defensive tackle David Onyemata has been been notified by the NFL he has tested positive for a banned substance...
Spain honors chef José Andrés for humanitarian kitchens
MADRID — The chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen were awarded a prestigious Spanish prize Wednesday for their international relief work promoting...
Jim Bakker, his church settle lawsuit over COVID-19 claims
O'FALLON, Mo. — Jim Bakker and his southwestern Missouri church will pay restitution of $156,000 to settle a lawsuit that accuses the TV pastor...
Noom CEO talks life goals, weight loss and heavy metal
Noom CEO and co-founder Saeju Jeong moved to the U.S. in 2005 with $3,000, zero acquaintances and a lot of gusto to help people...
Pandemic shows risk of obesity, and challenge of weight loss
NEW YORK — Jennifer Bergin was already obese and pre-diabetic before the pandemic, and learning she also had high blood pressure made her worry...
FDA approves obesity drug that helped people cut weight 15%
Regulators on Friday said a new version of a popular diabetes medicine could be sold as a weight-loss drug in the U.S.
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World Food Prize goes to nutrition expert for fish research
DES MOINES, Iowa — A nutrition expert who pioneered innovative ways of raising fish rich in micronutrients and fatty acids and incorporating them into...
Maine seaweed growers to break state records this spring
FALMOUTH, Maine — Maine's seaweed farmers are in the midst of a spring harvest that is almost certain to break state records.
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‘Plus-size’ boy band in China seeks to inspire fans
BEIJING — Gathered in a practice room, five generously proportioned young men in baggy black sweaters are patting their bellies and waggling their arms....
US hunger crisis persists, especially for kids, older adults
PHOENIX — America is starting to claw its way out of the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, but food insecurity persists, especially for...