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BHM Winter Summit Rewind: Exploring the Impact of Nutrition & Exercise on Your Health

Black Health Matters

Corbett, Editorial Director, Black Health Matters, Dashaun Johnson Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan Ester, RDN Healthcare professionals Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan Ester, RDN, and trainer Dashaun Johnson joined Black Health Matters Editorial Director Corynne L. Corbett to discuss weight, nutrition, and exercise. she questioned.

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RFK Jr says Texas measles outbreak a ‘call to action’

The Hill

secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), said the measles outbreak in west Texas is a call to action, as he encouraged parents to consider whether to get their children vaccinated. He added: Good nutrition remains a best defense against most chronic and infectious illnesses. Kennedy Jr., since 2015.

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H5N1 bird flu spread 'unprecedented,' UN agency warns

The Hill

Calling the spread unprecedented, FAO Deputy Director-General Godfrey Magwenzi said the disease was leading to serious impacts on food security and food supply in countries, including loss of valuable nutrition, rural jobs and income, shocks to local economies, and of course increasing costs to consumers.

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DPI seeks sponsors to provide summer meals

NC Health News

Summer Nutrition Programs are due March 1. Almost one million North Carolina K-12 public school students rely on the nutritious meals and snacks served during the school year through the school breakfast, school lunch, and afterschool meals programs, according to DPI. The Food and Nutrition Service, an agency of the U.S.

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Keeping community first in WNC after Hurricane Helene

UNC Epidemiology Blog

These materials have been essential in ensuring that emergency personnel, health professionals, and volunteers can respond effectively to the unique needs of infants and young children during crises, said Love Anderson, NCBfC Chair. A trained dietitian, Michelle was able to assist residents with nutrition-related questions.

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Op-ed: Putting communities at the heart of plastic pollution initiatives

Environmental Health News

How did they find their way there and what did their presence mean for environmental health? But a lot of reusable alternatives or solutions are suitable for people who can afford them and trust the delivery of public goods. Microplastics are a gigantic problem, representing harms for all forms of life, including humans.

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Vitamin A and Measles: What the data show (and how to talk about it)

Your Local Epidemiologist

Last week, Secretary Kennedy appeared on national news, linking the recent measles outbreak to poor nutrition and health and emphasizing the role of vitamin A in preventing measles-related deaths. This can lead to liver damage and other serious health issues. Did he pull this out of thin air? But there’s a key reason why.