In April 2025, Kevin Hall took early retirement from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). “My life's work has been to ...

Marion Nestle says we need to rethink how we eat. She recommends "real food, processed as little as possible, with a big ...

Lingo is Abbott’s latest venture into bio-wearable technology, designed to help users understand their unique metabolic ...

Findings show that shellfish, beer, salt, and even produce carry some of the highest concentrations of microplastics in the human diet. But there are ways to mitigate exposure. Microplastics — plastic ...

Microplastics — plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters — have been detected in human organs and tissues, raising concerns about inflammation, heart disease, and more. Scientists estimate there ...

Yesterday on the show we started a conversation with Professor Boyd Swinburn about ultra processed foods, and new research he ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an epidemic of “food addiction”, these factory-made products, including crisps, ...

High-protein diets are one of the latest food trends. Protein is being added to snacks and drinks. Social media influencers are encouraging people to eat more protein every day. But how much protein ...

I never imagined that a simple packet of maize flour would teach me so much about Kenya. One evening, as I reached for my usual brand, I noticed the bold label that read “fortified for your health.” ...