The Certainty Illusion: What you don’t know & why it matters

In The Certainty Illusion, Timothy Caulfield unpacks why humans crave simple answers and what it means for our health and our culture.

Fact vs. FictionApril 10, 2026Caitlin Dow, PhD

5 new processed foods that look healthier than they are

These five new processed foods sound healthier than they are, thanks to buzzwords like “protein,” “fiber,” “hydration,” “simple,” and “zero sugar.”

Healthy EatingApril 9, 2026Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN

9 easy ways to stay healthy during cold & flu season

Cold and flu season is a good time to focus on what keeps you from getting sick, and these nine simple tips can help you stay healthier all winter long.

VaccinesFebruary 27, 2026M.M. Bailey

How to use Nutrition Facts: 8 confusing examples, explained

Nutrition Facts labels look simple, but things can get complicated. Here are answers to questions about labeling for calories, sugar, serving sizes, and more.

Food LabelingFebruary 23, 2026Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN

Trendy, expensive IV therapies are not worth the risk

IV therapies promising to cure hangovers or the flu, help you lose weight, or even prevent aging are everywhere these days. But they’re expensive and risky.

Government AccountabilityJanuary 8, 2026Jessie Seiler

Food marketing: These 9 foods look healthier than they are

Food marketing can turn processed cereals into fonts of fiber, sugary drinks into fruit, plastic bottles of water into hydration products, and more.

Fact vs. FictionAugust 7, 2025Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN

5 protein myths: You may be surprised

“Low carb,” boast some labels. “Fat free,” claim others. But “low protein?” That’s not a thing. Protein is a selling point. But its overblown reputation has been fueled by a jumble of myths. Here’s the truth about some popular ones.

Fact vs. FictionJuly 16, 2025Bonnie Liebman, MS

13 foods with more salt, sugar, or fat than you might expect

Cutting back on salt, sugar, and sat fat isn’t easy when some foods are laden with more than you might expect. Here are 13 sneaky sources to know.

Healthy EatingMarch 20, 2025Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN

Taking GLP-1 obesity drugs? Here's what to eat or avoid.

Some ‘GLP-1 friendly’ foods are not healthy and won't help with side effects, muscle loss, or weight loss.

Weight and HealthMarch 12, 2025Bonnie Liebman, MS

Prevagen ordered to cease ‘memory improvement’ claims

Quincy Bioscience, maker of 'brain support' supplement Prevagen, has been ordered to cease marketing its product for 'memory improvement.' Here's what to know.

SupplementsDecember 16, 2024Adrienne Crezo