Melissa Rudy

The release of an updated food pyramid this week has sparked mixed reactions from doctors and dietitians.One of the most noteworthy shifts in the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans — announced by HHS officials during a Jan. 7 press conference at t... See more

Time-restricted eating has gained popularity in recent years, but a recent study suggests that intermittent fasting — while effective for weight loss — might not live up to the hype in terms of wider benefits.The small German study found that participants... See more

Recent studies continue to support a decades-old drug as an alternative means of reducing alcohol consumption.The prescription opioid pill , called naltrexone, was first approved by the FDA to treat opioid dependence in 1984. A decade later, it was approv... See more

Many might assume that over-the-counter (OTC) medications are generally safer than stronger prescription drugs, but research shows they can still present risks for some.Certain common OTC painkillers have been linked to an increased risk of high blood pre... See more

When someone gets a cancer diagnosis , the initial reaction is usually to undergo treatment as quickly as possible — but for some types of disease, doctors may recommend a more conservative approach.For certain cancers, immediate or aggressive treatment c... See more