Did you know? ## National Health Data Tracks E-Cigarette Rise To understand how tobacco use patterns are evolving, researchers analyzed data from the National Health Interview Survey covering 2015 through 2023. Michael Cummings, Ph.D., the year 2015 served as the baseline because electronic cigarettes began gaining widespread popularity then. The study distinguished between combustible products … Read more
A new study published in BMC Medicine reveals that a specific genetic variant linked to a preference for onions is associated with lower blood pressure and a 14% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center and their international partners used Mendelian randomization to determine that these genetic markers act … Read more
The “Vitamin P” Revolution: Why Pleasure is the Missing Ingredient in Modern Nutrition For years, the wellness industry has preached a rigid gospel: count your macros, track your fiber, and prioritize nutrient density above all else. But a new wave of nutritionists is shifting the narrative. Sophie Gastman, a registered nutritionist and author of Find … Read more
For decades, the advice has been the same: “Eat your greens.” Yet, the gap between nutritional guidelines and actual habits remains a chasm. With data suggesting a staggering majority of adults fall short of daily vegetable recommendations, we are witnessing a pivotal shift. We are moving away from the era of “restriction” and entering the … Read more