Google to launch personalized nutrition app with microbiome company S’pore

AMILI Optimize will be available as a mobile application later this month.

The mobile app, known as AMILI Optimise, will be released in three major phases. The first phase will leverage AMILI’s gut microbiome databank and Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) expertise to deliver personalized nutritional recommendations based on an individual’s gut microbiome and postprandial glycemic response over an eight-week program. Users must provide photos of their daily … Read more

Whole milk in schools: What parents need to know about this nutritional change

Whole milk in schools: What parents need to know about this nutritional change

Between busy mornings, packed schedules, and trying to feed everyone, most parents are just looking for foods that their kids will actually enjoy and that will support their health. That’s why recent changes in school nutrition are noteworthy. With the recently released Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and updated dietary guidelines, schools may now … Read more

Creatine goes mainstream with Gen Z and Millennials

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Young and healthy man drinking water inside the gym. – MDV Edwards // Shutterstock Creatine goes mainstream with Gen Z and Millennials For decades, creatine has been associated with a specific type of consumer: athletes and gym goers who use creatine to progress through high-intensity training. Now, it’s coming in gummy form, and those who … Read more

Surprising drinks that may increase your risk of heart disease, according to cardiologists

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Reviewed by Nutritionist Mandy Enright, MS, RDN, RYT Credit: Getty Images. Eating well design. Important points Drinking sugary drinks can increase your risk of heart disease. These drinks are easy to overdose on and are a concentrated source of added sugar. Limiting added sugar and practicing other healthy habits may reduce your risk of heart … Read more

Want to feel more comfortable at altitude? Take a look at your gut health.

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Published April 7, 2026 at 1:24 p.m. One afternoon in August 2024, high in California’s White Mountains, Tatum Simonson, an associate professor at the University of California, San Diego, and a physiologist with expertise in advanced adaptation, and her volunteers limped into Barcroft Station. This off-grid research outpost is located at 12,470 feet above sea … Read more

6 everyday foods you thought were healthy but actually aren’t

Flavored low-fat yogurts can be high in sugar and additives.

With reports that people in the UK get more than half of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, many of us are trying to make healthier choices. However, shopping at the supermarket is not always easy. So-called “healthy” options can still be high in sugar, saturated fat, and additives, and are often hidden behind clever … Read more

Healthy foods that kids shouldn’t eat, according to a nutritionist

Healthy foods that kids shouldn't eat, according to a nutritionist

It may seem like every day you pack your lunch box for school. You need something ready to eat, something that kids will actually eat, and ideally something that will keep them energized and focused throughout the school day. But here’s the difficult part. Many foods that people consider to be “healthy” lunch box staples … Read more

New research says this is the best time to consume fiber

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Credit: d3sign / Getty Images Important points Eating a fiber-rich breakfast may improve gut health and increase satiety, and research suggests that eating it in the morning may boost the benefits of fiber. Consuming fiber early in the day increases insulin sensitivity and digestive activity in the morning, which helps stabilize blood sugar levels, boost … Read more

New study finds this daily habit may slow aging

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This article contains affiliate links. If you click on such links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Study Finds Daily Multivitamin May Slow AgingMementoJpeg – Getty Images “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commissions or revenue on some items through these links.” Research has shown that taking a multivitamin regularly can slow … Read more