getty As a health editor for the past 30 years, I’ve seen trends come and go. I’ve reported on (and tried!) many things: Atkins, the Keto diet, fasting, Peloton, and more. So when I saw influencers raving about creatine and claiming that the supplement (a compound the body uses to provide energy to muscles) can … Read more
3 minute read Gluten is a nutrient that has received a lot of attention in recent years, perhaps unnecessarily, to the point that comparing gluten-free bread to whole grain bread is more difficult than it needs to be. “The rise of gluten-free bread comes as the number of patients with celiac disease and irritable bowel … Read more
An art collector in his 60s or 70s stands in a gallery booth, staring at an image of a mysterious alien figure produced by what appears to be two surveillance cameras in a nearly empty room. Collectors seem confused. collector teeth The decision was based on a snapshot of his face taken by a camera, … Read more
More than 400 hospitals across the country are at high risk of closing or cutting services because of Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s “Big and Beautiful Bill,” according to an analysis by the progressive watchdog group Public Citizen. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more
Workers at the Mazzot Aviv factory left the production line, stopped machinery, and entered protected areas one to three times a day while air raid sirens were blaring. But the disruption didn’t stop management from producing packaging for Jews across Israel and around the world ahead of Passover. “No two Passovers are the same,” said … Read more
The Colorado secretary of state’s office, which oversees the state’s Medicaid program, abruptly announced her resignation Monday as the state Senate prepares to consider a no-confidence motion against her. The Colorado Sun has obtained a resolution criticizing Kim Bimestefer, one of the longest-serving officials in Gov. Jared Polis’ cabinet. “We, the Colorado Senate, recognize that … Read more
When most people think of “healthy eating,” they usually focus on: what they eat. That might mean eating more fruits and vegetables, eating less fast food, or counting your calories. But there’s a lot more to a healthy diet than just food intake. Behaviors and attitudes regarding eating are also important. Consider orthorexia nervosa, for … Read more
That’s a lot of weight loss, Batman! If you spend enough time scrolling through Reddit threads about keto dieting and weight loss, you’re bound to come across the “whoosh” phenomenon. Many dieters describe this effect as sudden but significant weight loss. Doctors and nutrition experts have debunked this concept before, but the whoosh effect is … Read more
Vivienne Westwood holds a special place in the public consciousness, beloved both for her fashion and activism. Her outfits became as instantly recognizable as her red hair, with her love of corsets, crinolines, and tartans cementing her place in fashion history. Almost four years after her death, the first retrospective exhibition of her work will … Read more
Read in 5 minutes As a registered dietitian, I spend a lot of time talking to people about the power of fermented foods to improve gut health. That’s why I’ve always been a fan of kefir. Kefir is a tangy fermented milk drink packed with beneficial microorganisms, also known as probiotics. Kefir has been quietly … Read more