Each January, many people set weight loss goals for the year. For some, it may be inspired by overindulging at holiday gatherings. Others see it as a time to reset or detox. Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian who teaches in the biomedical sciences department and serves as the dietitian for Missouri State University student-athletes, provides tips for goal setting … [Read more...] about Don’t bite off too much when making dietary goals for the new year
If you have diabetes, then Thanksgiving may feel like a race to manage what you eat without spiking your blood sugar. However, there are ways to enjoy the bounty of the holiday without wreaking havoc on your body. Dr. Daniela Novotny, a registered dietitian and biomedical sciences senior instructor at Missouri State University, shares with U.S. News Health a few things that … [Read more...] about How to enjoy Thanksgiving meals when you have diabetes
Misinformation in the health care community can be deadly, especially amidst a global health crisis. One recent case of misinformation linked wearing disposable masks to harmful levels of carbon dioxide (C02) in pediatric participants. The article, published in the Journal of American Medical Association: Pediatrics edition, was retracted a week after its publication due to … [Read more...] about Turning resources into research
MSU Care is a free and charitable clinic that serves an underserved, unisured population within the community. Jaime Gnau, clinical dietician at MSU Care and also clinical instructor of MSU’s dietetics program, talks about her role at the clinic. “A lot of my work focuses around diabetes, weight management and developing a healthy relationship with food,” Gnau … [Read more...] about Partnerships built to improve quality of life
In 2017, Dallas Massey lost his brother to pneumonia. With an interest in writing, he used that tragedy as an inspiration to write a book. Growing up, Massey, who’s a per course faculty in the department of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, had a childhood full of obstacles. But even after being diagnosed with a genetic disease, he and his late brother, Dillon, … [Read more...] about Turning heartache into a thriller