Artificial dyes are going away; will you notice?
The magenta filling inside a Pop-Tart, the nuclear glow of a sour apple lollipop, and the powdered drink mix that turns dark purple with water. The…
Category: Health & Fitness
Health in the News briefs: Ozempic, step count, marijuana
Daily pill may be as effective as Ozempic A new GLP-1 drug may be as effective as Ozempic and Mounjaro for weight loss and blood sugar control with just a…
Three-minute guide to ultraprocessed foods
The new secretary for Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has called out “highly chemically processed foods” as a major target in his war on…
An example of food processing: Corn
Corn is a good example of how foods are processed. It’s a versatile staple that can be prepared in vastly different ways depending on the level of…
Is it unprocessed, processed, or ultraprocessed?
Unprocessed or minimally processed foods * Whole or sliced fresh fruit * Fresh or frozen vegetables * Whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, oats) *…
National Stress Awareness Month: Stress isn’t all in your mind
Anita Lesco was a veteran nurse anesthetist, but nothing in her years of experience prepared her for the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. She did her best…
Great resources for healthy eating guidance
Eating healthy means different things to different people, and the volume of information (and misinformation) available with just a few clicks can make it…
Health In the News: 3 items
Study sheds light on liver damage risk A new study published in the journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology shows that alcohol consumption…
Focus on fitness to live longer
Want to live longer? Prioritize your physical fitness. According to a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, physical fitness…
Ozempic may have more uses (and side effects) than we thought
A massive new study has shed more light on the real potential — and possible downsides — of GLP-1RA drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Published in the…