From heart disease to diabetes, chronic illness is the leading cause of death in the United States, and chronic disease is a major reason why the nation spends more than $4 trillion on health care every year. But a growing movement believes reexamining our relationship with food is key to both improving our health and saving money. 

*This segment originally aired in 2023*

Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

Under the Radar Staff (GBH News)

ENCORE: Can a healthy diet treat disease? Why some argue food is medicine

DEC 1, 202532 MIN
Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

ENCORE: Can a healthy diet treat disease? Why some argue food is medicine

DEC 1, 202532 MIN

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From heart disease to diabetes, chronic illness is the leading cause of death in the United States, and chronic disease is a major reason why the nation spends more than $4 trillion on health care every year. But a growing movement believes reexamining our relationship with food is key to both improving our health and saving money. *This segment originally aired in 2023*