U.S. Coffee Drink Calories Climbed 40% in 15-Year Span
U.S. adults consumed nearly 40% more calories from coffee drinks in 2018 than they did in 2003, despite…
Don’t take sweets while on antibiotics
Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin 98 years ago paved the way for what was described as an “antibiotic revolution”.…
Sticky situation: FDA weighs in on gummy dietary supplements
In a perspective published in The Journal of Dietary Supplements, a team of scientists from the Office of…
Popular Joint Supplement Tied to Faster Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients
Glucosamine, a widely used over-the-counter supplement for joint pain, may worsen outcomes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and…
I was proud to be fat positive
The meal is over and as I start carrying plates from the table to the sink to begin…
I’m a dietitian — let’s play 2 truths and a lie about sugar in your diet
Riddle me this: Is the sugar in an apple really the same as the sugar in candy? When…
I worried my children eat too much sugar
“Sugar in childhood linked with dementia in older age” screamed the headline. My children were eating ice cream…
NOW’s testing of vitamin C gummies on Amazon returns ‘deeply disappointing results’
This is NOW’s 24th round of product policing since it initiated its testing program in 2017 to evaluate…
A Doctor Shares 4 Bare Minimum Food Rules to Boost Healthspan
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel wants you to stop obsessing over your health data and enjoy a treat from time…
Manuka Honey’s Antibacterial Power Goes beyond Sugar and MGO: Study
Manuka honey, the New Zealand product long touted for wound care, may also hold potential against bacteria that…
Study Points to Sugar, Not Just Meat, as Fuel for Human Brain Evolution
A team of researchers from the University of Sydney and the University of Glasgow argues that dietary sugars,…
Is Sparkling Water Bad for Your Teeth? A New Study Has Answers
Saliva appears to recover quickly after unsweetened sparkling water, hinting that not all fizzy drinks pose the same…