Health
How the FDA’s approval for food additives works, and why experts say a loophole allows companies to bypass it
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates food and health-related products to ensure they’re safe for public health. Today, it’s estimated to oversee 80% of the U.S. food supply. This also places ingredient safety regulations under the FDA’s authority. According to a 1958 law, companies looking to introduce a new food additive into the food […]
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Coca-Cola takes on Olipop and Poppi with new prebiotic soda brand, Simply Pop
Coca-Cola is launching a prebiotic soda brand called Simply Pop, taking on upstarts Olipop and Poppi. Starting in late February, consumers on the West Coast and in the Southeast will be able to try Coke’s iteration of the trendy drink. Soda consumption has broadly fallen in the U.S. over the last two decades, hurt by […]
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Tom Daley shares how mindfulness helped him overcome ‘terrifying’ pressure of performing at the Olympics
Tom Daley attends Out100 Celebration on December 11, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Olivia Wong | Wireimage | Getty Images Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley tapped into the age-old strategy of mindfulness to help him overcome the pressure of performing at the world’s biggest sporting event, he told CNBC. “The pressure of what it means to […]
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I’m a nutritionist from Japan, home to the world’s longest-living people—9 Costco foods I always trust
Growing up in Japan, home to some of the world’s longest-living people, I fell in love with traditional Japanese food at a young age. My passion for clean and healthy eating is what inspired me to be a nutritionist. My diet has always been centered around nutritious, longevity-fueling and environmentally-friendly foods. Now living in the […]
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FDA proposes putting nutrition info on the front of food packages
Nutrition labels are seen on food packaging in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed a new rule for nutrition labels on packaged food and drinks that’s intended to help Americans make healthier choices at a glance. Under the new rule, which shoppers could see as early as 2028, […]
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Health care jobs are in demand in 2025 — one of the top roles can pay $385,000
Key Points The health care sector claimed the highest share of top jobs for 2025, according to Indeed. They accounted for five of the top 25 jobs: Physician, clinical psychologist, radiologist, registered nurse and director of clinical services. An aging U.S. population, retirements among workers and low risk of A.I. replacement have led to high […]
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Wildfires force Los Angeles app developer to use his own technology to navigate crisis
The wind whips embers while firefighters battle the fire in the Angeles National Forest near Mt. Wilson as the wildfires burn in the Los Angeles area, during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, U.S. January 9, 2025. Ringo Chiu | Reuters For almost two years, Viktor Makarskyy has been working on an app that serves […]
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I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: What I eat for breakfast every day
When I moved from Japan to the U.S. in the 1990s, it wasn’t always easy to get the ingredients I knew and loved. But there were some staples that were easier to come by, like whole grains and beans. From there, I built my favorite breakfast: brown rice, beans, “natto” (fermented soybeans), “nukazuke” (pickled vegetables), […]
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‘There is no safe level’ of alcohol to drink, doctor says—not even one glass of red wine per day
Having a glass of wine a day has been often touted as a healthy choice for your heart. While there are warnings against using other substances like cigarettes, alcohol in moderation is typically considered fine — but that may be changing. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages people to avoid large amounts of alcohol, […]
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104-year-old on ‘the key’ to a long, happy life: ‘Be active as much as you can’ in your community—research backs her up
Erline Dennis, 104, was a teacher for nearly 40 years. Though it’s been decades since she retired, Dennis still has an impact on her former students. Many of the kids she taught back then are now senior adults, according to Fox 8. “Every once in a while, I see someone who I haven’t seen in […]
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