Dietary guidelines, nutrition research, food-related health guidance, and evidence-based practical eating advice.
Dietary guidelines, food policy, nutrition studies, preventive diet advice
Obesity; Diabetes; Parenting and Family; Public Health
If you’ve had watery diarrhea after eating certain iceberg lettuce, CDC and FDA say it may be linked to Cyclospora. Here’s how to replace fluids and electrolytes, what to tell your clinician about testing, and when diarrhea symptoms mean you should get urgent medical help.
On June 12, 2026, the FDA cleared the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor for children (age 2+ who do not use insulin). Here’s how parents can use glucose trends around meals and activity responsibly—without overreacting to single readings or making unsafe medication changes.
CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate Listeria outbreak linked to certain requeson/soft ricotta-style cheeses. If you’re pregnant, 65 or older, or immunocompromised, check your fridge, do not eat recalled cheese, and know which symptoms mean you should contact a clinician right away.
The FDA says to stop using Nara Organics powdered infant formula because of a potential contamination risk linked to infant botulism. If your baby may have used it and you notice symptoms such as constipation, poor feeding, droopy eyelids, or breathing trouble, get emergency care right away.
New federal rules take effect June 8, 2026, and schools can expand fluid milk options again. Here’s what changes for families—plus a checklist for requesting lactose-free or a nutritionally equivalent nondairy substitute.
A USDA final rule effective June 8, 2026 expands which “fluid milk” options participating schools and child care sites can offer. If you’re seeing whole milk or 2% milk on your child’s menu in summer 2026, here’s how to understand the change—and what to do if your child needs a lactose-free option or has a milk allergy.
A June 18, 2026 JAMA Network article reports that people whose diets have a higher share of calories from ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) show worse cardiometabolic markers and higher long-term all-cause mortality in an NHANES-based analysis. Here’s how to interpret the findings correctly—and how to reduce UPFs realistically this week without treating all processed foods as the same.
If you have the recalled Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula, the FDA says to stop using it, check whether your container matches the affected details, and watch your baby for symptoms that may appear weeks after exposure. If you notice concerning symptoms, seek urgent medical care and contact your baby’s clinician.
A June 2026 U.S. study linked higher ultra-processed food intake with worse cardiometabolic markers and slightly higher mortality. Here is what that does and does not mean for shoppers.
A June 2026 U.S. observational study found that people who ate a higher share of calories from ultra-processed foods had worse cardiometabolic health markers and a slightly higher risk of death—even after accounting for overall diet quality. But because the study was not randomized, it cannot prove ultra-processing caused harm. Here’s how to think about “ultra-processed” and make practical grocery choices.
You do not need to throw out every greens powder or every moringa supplement. But you do need to check whether the exact product in your home matches the recalled brands, lot numbers, and expiration dates listed by FDA and CDC.
A new 2026 study found higher rates of hypertension among people with higher exposure to some food preservatives. Here is what the research found, what it did not prove, and how U.S. readers can use labels more effectively.
The FDA added a kidney injury and kidney stone warning to alli on June 10, 2026. Here’s what changed, who should be careful, and why the pill is meant to support—not replace—healthy habits.
The FDA’s April 29 infant formula results are reassuring, but they are not a brand-by-brand shopping guide. For most families, experts say there is no reason to panic-switch.
The FDA has updated the meaning of “healthy” on food packages, and the new standard is meant to line up better with current nutrition science. The label can still be a helpful shortcut, but it is not a guarantee that a food is the best choice for every shopper.
A quick look at the Nutrition Facts label can tell you whether a packaged food is low or high in added sugars. The key is to compare the grams, the % Daily Value, and the serving size.
The CDC’s refreshed guidance on added sugars and sodium is a reminder that many Americans are still getting too much of both, mostly from packaged, prepared, and restaurant foods. The most useful changes are usually small ones: compare labels, drink less sugar, and choose lower-sodium foods when you can.
The federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been updated, and the newest version is meant to be practical for everyday grocery shopping and meals. For most people, the big message is familiar: build meals around nutrient-dense foods and keep an eye on added sugars, sodium, and refined carbohydrates.
The CDC’s updated nutrition guidance is a practical reminder to cut back on added sugars and sodium without trying to overhaul every meal at once. Small swaps — like water instead of sugary drinks and fruit or vegetables instead of sugary snacks — can add up over time. The advice is especially relevant for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease risk, and families trying to build healthier routines for children and teens.
A new FDA definition of the word “healthy” on food packages is meant to better match today’s nutrition science. For shoppers, it is a useful shortcut — but not a substitute for reading the Nutrition Facts label. The update shifts attention toward saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, and it requires foods to contribute meaningfully to food groups like fruits, vegetables, dairy, protein foods, or whole grains.
The FDA is highlighting its updated “healthy” food claim during National Women’s Health Week. The label can be a quick shopping cue, but it is not a full nutrition grade. For shoppers, the main takeaway is simple: use the claim as one tool, then check the Nutrition Facts label for sodium, added sugars, saturated fat, and serving size.
The federal government’s new Dietary Guidelines for Americans keep the basic message familiar: build meals around nutrient-dense foods and scale back added sugars, sodium, and heavily processed choices. For most readers, this is less a nutrition overhaul than a clearer push to make ordinary meals a little more whole-food focused.
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