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Penn State Researchers Receive $3.8M NIH Grant to Study Gardening and Cooking Program for Heart Health

Penn State Researchers Receive $3.8M NIH Grant to Study Gardening and Cooking Program for Heart Health

Penn State College of Medicine researchers, led by Susan Veldheer and Amy Moore, have been awarded a five-year, $3.8 million grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research of the National Institutes of Health. This funding will support a study to determine if a remote program, 'Growing Healthy Hearts,' focused on gardening, cooking skills, nutrition education, and peer support, can help adults at risk for cardiovascular disease adopt healthier habits. The program aims to address the low rates of fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity among American adults, with only about one in ten meeting recommended daily fruit and vegetable intake and half achieving the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity per week. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial with 264 participants who have at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease, low fruit and vegetable intake, low physical activity, and at least one child living at home. Participants will be randomized into either the...

Richmond Meteorologist Matt DiNardo Wins American Heart Association's Leaders of Impact Competition

Richmond Meteorologist Matt DiNardo Wins American Heart Association's Leaders of Impact Competition

Matt DiNardo, Chief Meteorologist at WRIC ABC 8News, has been named the Central Virginia 2026 Leaders of Impact winner by the American Heart Association. DiNardo triumphed in a seven-week competition aimed at raising funds and awareness for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. His personal motivation stems from the loss of his stepfather, Phil Vatore, to a hemorrhagic stroke. The campaign, which ran from September 17 to November 4, saw five nominees collectively raise over $110,000 in Central Virginia. These funds are crucial for pioneering scientific research and supporting health and well-being initiatives. DiNardo emphasized his pride in contributing to the fight against heart disease in his community.

Corbin Edwards Honored as 2026 Tucson Leaders of Impact Winner by American Heart Association

Corbin Edwards Honored as 2026 Tucson Leaders of Impact Winner by American Heart Association

Corbin Edwards of Tucson Appliance Company has been named the 2026 Tucson Leaders of Impact winner by the American Heart Association (AHA). This recognition follows a seven-week campaign where Tucson community leaders raised funds and awareness for heart and brain health, aiming to combat cardiovascular disease, which remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Edwards led the local effort, actively engaging in various initiatives. His contributions included creating weekly social media videos to educate the public on heart and brain health, participating in a pickleball tournament fundraiser, and successfully raising critical funds to support the AHA's mission in research, advocacy, and community health. This campaign is part of a national effort by the AHA to drive change in health outcomes.

University of Nevada, Reno's Orvis School of Nursing Receives $75K NIH Award to Enhance Nutrition Education

University of Nevada, Reno's Orvis School of Nursing Receives $75K NIH Award to Enhance Nutrition Education

The Orvis School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Reno has been granted a $75,000 award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This funding is part of the NIH Integration of Nutrition Training into Health Care Education Challenge, specifically within the Developing Track. The initiative, led by Jacqueline Ferdowsali, DNP, aims to bolster nutrition education for advanced practice nursing students. The goal is to better equip future nurse practitioners with the knowledge and skills to integrate nutrition into patient care, focusing on its role in health, chronic disease prevention, and management. The project will foster collaboration between nursing and nutrition experts, including David St-Jules, Ph.D., and Justine Habibian, Ph.D., from the Department of Nutrition. This interdisciplinary approach seeks to bridge nutrition science with clinical decision-making. A key component will be the creation of a database of clinical cases based on real patient assessments, offering students practical ex...

Cleveland Clinic Launches New Teaching Kitchen and Food Pantry on East Side to Combat Food Insecurity

Cleveland Clinic Launches New Teaching Kitchen and Food Pantry on East Side to Combat Food Insecurity

Cleveland Clinic has opened a new teaching kitchen and food pantry at the Langston Hughes Community Health & Education Center on Cleveland's east side. This 4,800-square-foot facility is designed to enhance access to nutrition education, healthy cooking skills, and food resources for patients, families, and local residents. The facility features 16 residential-style cooking stations, a central demonstration area with livestreaming capabilities, and a 'Nourish Food Pantry Plus' stocked with fresh produce, meat, dairy, and shelf-stable items. The pantry is accessible to individuals meeting food insecurity criteria, regardless of their patient status with Cleveland Clinic. The $1.6 million project was funded by contributions from Meijer, Morrison Healthcare Food Services, the Callahan Foundation, and the Walter and Jean Kalberer Foundation. This initiative is part of Cleveland Clinic's broader commitment, which has seen over $52 million invested in hunger reduction and healthy food access programs across Ohio...

Congressman André Carson Introduces Bipartisan Legislation for National Strategy on Young Adult Cancers

Congressman André Carson Introduces Bipartisan Legislation for National Strategy on Young Adult Cancers

Congressman André Carson (D-Ind.) has introduced bipartisan House legislation aimed at creating the first national strategy to address cancers in adults aged 18 to 49. The bill, named the Asal Sayas National Strategy on Young Adult Cancers Act, was co-sponsored by Representative Rob Wittman (R-Va.). This initiative seeks to direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a comprehensive plan within 18 months of the bill becoming law. The strategy would involve mapping current research, launching a national education campaign to improve symptom recognition, setting research priorities for causes, biomarkers, and early detection, and reducing barriers to clinical trials for young adults. Additionally, it aims to address the specific needs of young patients and caregivers, including fertility, mental health, and work-related challenges, and establish an online federal resource hub. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is actively rallying support for this legislation, emphasizing the urgent need for a nat...

Earthworks Utilizes Optical Gas Imaging to Combat Oil and Gas Pollution Across U.S.

Earthworks Utilizes Optical Gas Imaging to Combat Oil and Gas Pollution Across U.S.

Earthworks, an advocacy organization, has spent the last decade using optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras to detect and record volatile organic compounds, carcinogens, and greenhouse gases emitted from oil and gas extraction sites. This technology, specifically the FLIR GF320 OGI camera, makes otherwise invisible pollution visible. Earthworks was the first advocacy group to train and certify staff in its use. Their efforts have focused on states like Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Pennsylvania, where a significant portion of U.S. oil and methane gas is extracted. Over 17.3 million Americans live within half a mile of these operations, often experiencing health issues such as foul odors, nosebleeds, and asthma. Earthworks' investigations have brought national and international attention to the scale of emissions and community exposure, leading to policy changes like New Mexico's State Land Office banning new oil and gas wells within one mile of schools.

Highmark Health Expands '(un)Hungry' Campaign to Combat Food Insecurity in U.S. Communities

Highmark Health Expands '(un)Hungry' Campaign to Combat Food Insecurity in U.S. Communities

Highmark Health has launched the second year of its '(un)Hungry' campaign, an initiative aimed at addressing food insecurity across its multistate footprint in the U.S. The campaign builds on existing partnerships with regional food banks and community organizations, expanding its commitment through increased brand alliances and employee engagement. According to Kenya T. Boswell, senior vice president of community affairs for Highmark Health and president of the Highmark Foundation, food insecurity remains a critical challenge in the communities served. The program involves collaborations with various entities, including sports teams like the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Penguins, and educational institutions such as Penn State University and the University of Delaware. Highmark also supports initiatives promoting nutrition education, healthy meal programs, local produce farms, farmers markets, and mobile food access efforts. The company has pioneered solutions like screening over 2 million individuals for...

How old is too old to shovel snow? See suggested ages, health risks

How old is too old to shovel snow? See suggested ages, health risks

Freezing temperatures and winter's first snowfall are expected throughout the Northeast and Midwest this week. Here are some snow shoveling tips.

Former Steelers RB, coach Dick Hoak dead at age 86

Former Steelers RB, coach Dick Hoak dead at age 86

Former Steelers RB, coach Dick Hoak passes away at age 86

Five-time Steelers Super Bowl champion Dick Hoak dies at 86

Five-time Steelers Super Bowl champion Dick Hoak dies at 86

Dick Hoak, a former running back and assistant coach, was part of the Steelers' organization in one role or another for more than 40 years.

Dick Hoak, who spent 45 years with the Steelers as a player and assistant coach, dies at 86

Dick Hoak, who spent 45 years with the Steelers as a player and assistant coach, dies at 86

Dick Hoak, who spent more than four decades with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a player and then coach, has died at 86