Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of unregulated products that necessitate caveats and caution

Although most Americans believe dietary supplements are safe, these products often make health claims that are unproven or downright false.

Katie Suleta, PhD Candidate in Medicine and Health, George Washington University • conversation
Feb. 6, 2024 ~10 min

Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm

Many people with eating disorders die from suicide. Improving perception of internal body states, or interoception, can help everyone better care for their own bodies.

April Smith, Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences, Auburn University • conversation
Jan. 31, 2024 ~9 min


Do you eat with your eyes, your gut or your brain? A neuroscientist explains how to listen to your hunger during the holidays

You likely know that the sight and smell of food can trigger cravings. But internal cues from your gut and your brain play just as important a role in the decisions you make around food.

Alex Johnson, Associate Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience, Michigan State University • conversation
Dec. 20, 2023 ~8 min

Replacing frontline workers with AI can be a bad idea — here's why

Real-world examples suggest we need to be careful using AI for frontline work.

Mark Tsagas, Lecturer, Criminal Law, University of East London • conversation
Oct. 30, 2023 ~6 min

The 'Zoom effect' and the possible link between videochatting and appearance dissatisfaction

With our faces seemingly everywhere − from Zoom meetings to selfies − more people are developing anxieties about how they appear online.

Emily Hemendinger, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Oct. 5, 2023 ~9 min

People who grow their own fruit and veg waste less food and eat more healthily, says research

Those who grow their own food in gardens and allotments waste less and eat more healthily – but not everyone has the chance to do so.

Jill Edmondson, Research Fellow in Environmental Change, University of Sheffield • conversation
Sept. 12, 2023 ~7 min

Experts raise alarm about weight loss drugs for kids

Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy pose serious risks to the health of children and adolescents, warn experts.

UC Irvine • futurity
Aug. 29, 2023 ~9 min

Adopting Mediterranean lifestyle lowers risk of cancer mortality by 28%

In a study of adults in the U.K., those who adhered closely to a Mediterranean lifestyle had a 29% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 28% lower risk of cancer mortality.

Maya Brownstein • harvard
Aug. 16, 2023 ~4 min


Biological factors shape eating disorder risk in kids as young as 9

Genetic and neurobiological factors that shape the development of eating disorders can show up in children as young as 9 years old.

Yale • futurity
Aug. 16, 2023 ~6 min

Gut microbes are the community within you that you can't live without – how eating well can cultivate your microbial and social self

Nurturing your gut microbiome can go hand in hand with nurturing your social community, with health benefits all around.

Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Aug. 11, 2023 ~9 min

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