COVID-19 is a respiratory virus associated with the lungs and inflammation. Foodborne illness causes gastrointestinal (GI) distress and comes from food contaminated by bacteria, mold or a virus. Though both viruses will make you sick, they have no connection. Food does not transmit COVID-19 and it is unlikely that the virus would survive the harsh … Read More
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Globally, high blood pressure, hypertension, is the leading risk factor for death from heart disease. Meals eaten away from home are often higher in calories, saturated fat and salt. These types of meals are thought to contribute to high blood pressure. In a study looking at Asian university students over 27% of these young adults … Read More
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The National Center for Health Statistics reported that the US life expectancy has dipped slightly for the first time in 16 years. Life expectancy at birth for men was 78.9 years and went down to 78.8. For women it went from 81.3 years to 81.2. This change may not seem like much but if the … Read More
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