Health Jan 19 Why nutrition experts are wary of new federal dietary guidelines that advise doubling protein By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Health Jan 17 New research shows eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging A new study found older adults whose diets consisted of only 15% ultraprocessed foods – rather than the usual 50% – had lower weight, insulin and cholesterol. By Moul Dey, The Conversation
Health Jan 07 Watch 6:07 Why experts are divided over the new federal dietary guidelines The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines that will shape everything from school lunches to medical advice. The guidance puts a bigger emphasis on eating more protein and dairy, something Health Secretary Kennedy has long sought. William Brangham discussed the… By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Unda Dittaboot
Health Jan 07 Here's what's in new dietary guidelines from the Trump administration The new recommendations drew praise from some prominent nutrition experts. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Arts Jan 04 Watch 5:53 Emerging field of culinary medicine helps fight diseases through better food As the saying goes, we are what we eat. That age-old wisdom is behind the emergence of a new field in medicine. Ali Rogin brings us this report for our ongoing coverage of the intersection of arts and health, part… By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson
Dec 30 Healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight By Albert Stumm, Associated Press Added sugars are difficult to quickly spot because many companies use clever marketing to distract consumers, said Nicole Avena, a professor of neuroscience and psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical School and Princeton University… Continue reading
Oct 18 New report finds high levels of lead in some protein powders. A pharmacologist explains the data By C. Michael White, The Conversation A new study by Consumer Reports claims that some protein products contain dangerously high levels of lead, as well as other heavy metals such as cadmium and arsenic. Here's what to know about the study and what it found. Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch 7:58 Protein is everywhere amid a new cultural obsession. How much do we really need? By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Laine Immell It used to be that only fitness buffs and bodybuilders thought about how much protein they were getting. But now, everybody seems to be looking for more of it in their diet, and just about every food product has added… Continue watching
Apr 01 WATCH: Senate hearing examines whether to allow schools to serve whole milk By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press Federal lawmakers have revived bills that would allow whole and 2% milk to be served again in schools, in addition to the skim and low-fat milk mandated since 2012. A U.S. Senate committee hosted a hearing Tuesday on a bill… Continue reading
Feb 09 Are seed oils toxic? The answer is complicated, according to research By Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to clear the final hurdles in his confirmation as health secretary, has proclaimed that widely used cooking oils such as canola oil and soybean oil are toxic. But research shows that the health… Continue reading