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UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it

Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?

Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?

Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?

Healthier planet, healthier people

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Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?

Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?

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Emily Gelsomin, MLA, RD, LDN
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Emily Gelsomin, MLA, RD, LDN, is a senior clinical nutrition specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). As a registered dietitian, she counsels on medical nutrition therapy on an outpatient basis and is the co-director of Be Fit, the hospital’s employee wellness program. She has a Bachelor of Nutritional Science from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy from Boston University. She has worked at MGH since 2005 and helped develop Choose Well Eat Well, a traffic-light labeling system designed to promote healthier choices in MGH’s cafeterias. Emily enjoys freelance food writing and has received the Julia Child Award in Scholarship Excellence. She is passionate about improving our societal relationship with food and is an avid home cook.
Posts by Emily Gelsomin, MLA, RD, LDN

Digestive Health
The lowdown on the low-FODMAP diet

Emily Gelsomin, MLA, RD, LDN
Olive oil or coconut oil: Which is worthy of kitchen-staple status?

Emily Gelsomin, MLA, RD, LDN
Are sugar substitutes too sweet to be true?

Emily Gelsomin, MLA, RD, LDN
The scoop on protein powder

Healthy Eating
An omnivore's dilemma: How much red meat is too much?

Cancer
Is it time to stop skimming over full-fat dairy?

Nutrition
Impossible and Beyond: How healthy are these meatless burgers?

Heart Health
Digesting the latest research on eggs

How � and why � to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals

UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it

Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?

Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?

Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?

Healthier planet, healthier people

Counting steps is good � is combining steps and heart rate better?

Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?

Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?

How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond