FDA to set standard for opiate contamination in poppy seeds

Can a GLP-1 supplement help you lose weight?

Some GLP-1 supplements claim to be a natural alternative to GLP-1 drugs. But don’t expect to see results anywhere near what you’d get from a drug.

Can you ‘hack your metabolism’ with Lumen?

Lumen claims to measure your metabolism and use that information to give you personalized diet advice. But is it worth its hefty price tag?

Is Fatty15 worth the hype?

The supplement Fatty15 claims that a 15-carbon-chain fatty acid is essential for health and “reverses” aging. Here’s what the research actually shows.

Should you take a bovine colostrum supplement?

Bovine colostrum is the “it” supplement right now, with companies claiming that it can repair your gut, boost your immune system, and more. What’s the evidence?

NANA FY26 appropriations sign-on letter

This letter to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations urges appropriators to keep out policy riders and report language that negatively impact child nutrition programs, fully fund programs, and ensure full implementation of the 2024 USDA updates to school meals and WIC nutrition standards. View the resource below to read more.

‘MAHA Report’ calls for fighting chronic disease, but Trump and Kennedy have yanked funding

Senate poised to make Americans hungrier and sicker with cuts to nutrition and healthcare

The Straight Shot: Federal vaccine updates - Jun 27, 2025

A regular update on emerging federal vaccine issues. On June 27, 2025, this list—drawn from news reports and other information—ranks the most significant changes to vaccination policy, with brief commentary from the editors.

Healthy ice cream: Which brands are best?

Some brands of ice cream are better for you because they don’t pile up the added sugar, saturated fat, and empty calories like a pint of Ben & Jerry’s.