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
Officially launched at Vitafoods Europe in May this year, Qura Creatine is entering the European market with the aim of offering an alternative to what is described as a “premium creatine exclusive”. The Netherlands-based brand is the brainchild of nutrition entrepreneurs Michael Hecking and Erik van Velsen, who combine decades of experience and expertise in … Read more
Last summer, Lorena Alvarado Hill received a series of unexpected medical bills. Hill, a teacher’s aide in Melbourne, Florida, is a single mother who works shifts at J.Crew on weekends so she can send her daughter to college. Hill’s mother, who lives with her, had an insurance plan through Health First. Hill had not previously … Read more
What’s good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. A first-of-its-kind study in twins found that taking a daily protein and prebiotic supplement may improve memory test scores in people over 60. The results of this study, published in 2024, are food for thought, especially since the same visual memory … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) – Dietary supplement makers are asking the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can include in their products, potentially opening the door to further marketing of peptides, probiotics and other trendy wellness products. The FDA held a public meeting Friday to discuss its long-standing standards for dietary supplements … Read more