Items Tagged with 'dairy and health'

Sleep is a fundamental aspect of overall health and is featured in the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Essential 8,” along with diet and physical activity. As a result, consumers are increasingly seeking practical, evidence-based methods to promote healthy sleep patterns, notes Matthew Pikosky.

In the last two decades, an emerging body of research has mounted showing a link between dairy foods like milk, yogurt, and cheese — at a variety of fat levels — and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). 

The world was stunned when 42-year-old Princess Kate announced that she was being treated for cancer after abdominal surgery that required a two-week hospital stay. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 1 announced the first-ever qualified health claim for yogurt, recognizing a potential link between its regular consumption and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

The dairy checkoff entered a five-year collaboration with Mayo Clinic to explore research and consumer outreach efforts to improve public health and advance dairy’s benefits.

It’s no secret that consumers are more health-conscious now than ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this already fast-growing trend as people re-evaluated their current lifestyles and began taking a more proactive approach to their health and wellbeing. 

The board will support the organization’s work to elevate health.

According to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland, men who eat plenty of fermented dairy products have a lower risk of incident coronary heart disease.