In Some Ozempic Households, the Weight Loss is Contagious
Patients taking the drugs are finding their families are benefiting, too.
Diet and Nutrition
The F.D.A. Is Reviewing Infant Formula for the First Time in Decades
The agency’s commissioner has implied that some of their ingredients may be harmful. Is that true?
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Fiber?
We hope you learned a little something about fiber from our quiz.If the idea of consuming 25 to 35 grams of fiber per day is daunting, we get it! But the various health benefits make it a goal ...
What Makes a Food Ultraprocessed? The FDA Is About to Weigh In.
The federal government plans to develop a new definition of ultraprocessed foods, a wide-ranging group of snacks, meals and drinks that have become a cornerstone of the American diet.Nutrition ...
Kennedy Loves This Food-Rating App. Is It Accurate?
The European app Yuka, which Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. health secretary, has called “invaluable,” assigns health scores to food. But can it actually help people make better choices? Caroline ...
Who is Calley Means, Kennedy’s Health Adviser?
Calley Means, a health care entrepreneur, coordinated a presidential commission report on chronic diseases in children.
Takeaways From the White House’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report
The report echoes many of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s talking points on ultraprocessed foods and vaccines, but with some notable omissions.
An Expensive Alzheimer’s Lifestyle Plan Offers False Hope, Experts Say
Thousands of people have paid for Dale Bredesen’s unconventional program to reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms. The medical establishment says there’s little to no proof it works.
American Breakfast Cereals Are Becoming Less Healthy, Study Finds
They contain increasing amounts of sugar, fat and sodium and decreasing amounts of protein and fiber.
Is Red Meat Bad for Your Heart? It May Depend on Who Funded the Study.
A new analysis found that red meat studies with industry links were more likely to report favorable results than those without them.
Can Dogs Eat Ritz Crackers?
Most dogs are open when picking out what they will eat. This can often lead them to eat things they are not supposed to when they come across human snacks like chips and chocolate. Most owners ...
Are Nut Butters Safe For Dogs?
Walk through the dog aisles of any pet store, and you’ll find a plethora of peanut butter-based treats and toys. After all, dogs go nuts for peanut butter; it’s no secret. You’ve probably even ...
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