Yellow jerseys of the fireline: A day fighting wildfires can require as much endurance as riding the Tour de France

Twenty-five years of research show what it takes to fuel wildland firefighters through an average day, and the toll the long seasonal work takes on their bodies.

Brent C. Ruby, Research Professor, School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training, University of Montana • conversation
Aug. 8, 2023 ~11 min

Fiber is your body's natural guide to weight management – rather than cutting carbs out of your diet, eat them in their original fiber packaging instead

Many processed foods strip carbs of their natural fibers. Eating foods with an ideal total carbohydrate-to-fiber ratio can help with weight management and improve overall health.

Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
July 3, 2023 ~8 min


AI could democratise nutritional advice, but safety and accuracy must come first

AI chatbots can make a major contribution but we need to consider people with allergies.

Danielle McCarthy, Honorary Professor of Practice, Queen's University Belfast, Queen's University Belfast • conversation
June 23, 2023 ~8 min

Medicaid work requirements would leave more low-income people without health insurance – but this policy is unlikely to pass this time around

Adults insured by Medicaid who are 19 to 55 years old and don’t have children or other dependents would need to spend 80 hours a month doing paid work, job training or community service.

Simon F. Haeder, Associate Professor of Public Health, Texas A&M University • conversation
May 8, 2023 ~9 min

These four challenges will shape the next farm bill – and how the US eats

Even if you don’t live near farm country, you’ve got a stake in the upcoming farm bill – including what kind of farms your tax dollars support.

Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, Arizona State University • conversation
May 8, 2023 ~10 min

Infant formula shortages forced some parents to feed their babies in less healthy ways

Many families in the US encountered empty shelves when they went in search of infant formula during COVID-19.

Jennifer Hahn-Holbrook, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of California, Merced • conversation
March 23, 2023 ~5 min

Trend showing decline in health of younger adults draws concern

Researchers find hypertension, diabetes, and obesity worsened across the board in study group of people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, with racial and ethnic disparities present.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
March 7, 2023 ~7 min

‘Blue foods’ benefit health and the planet

Diets rich in food from the ocean and freshwater sources can help address both nutritional and environmental challenges, researchers report.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Feb. 23, 2023 ~7 min


Many baby foods contain toxic metals

The most popular items in the baby food aisle share a concerning ingredient: They likely contain toxic metals.

David Hill-Buffalo • futurity
Feb. 6, 2023 ~7 min

Many baby foods contain toxic metals

The most popular items in the baby food aisle share a concerning ingredient: They likely contain toxic metals.

David Hill-Buffalo • futurity
Feb. 6, 2023 ~7 min

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