California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as the state faces economic uncertainty. Newsom outlined his nearly $332 billion state spending plan on Wednesday, revealing that California is facing a $12 billion budget deficit. “California is under…
From celery juice cleanses to butter coffee, I’ve seen it all in my time as a health journalist. So when I heard about leading nutritionist Dominique Ludwig’s ‘healthiest meal in the world,’ I knew I had to try it. The three-course meal she shared with The Telegraph is designed to be packed with heart-healthy, cancer-fighting antioxidants and nutrients….
A federal court in California ruled late Tuesday against the Environmental Protection Agency, ordering officials to take action over concerns about potential health risks from currently recommended levels of fluoride in the American drinking water supply. The ruling by District Court Judge Edward Chen, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, deals a blow to…
Sorry, Fido — this one’s not for you. The latest TikTok nutrition hack has been dubbed “human kibble” due to its rather striking resemblance to dog food. William Kim (@myfoodisme2) has had tongues — and tails — wagging since he posted his recipe, racking up 6.3 million views and plenty of opinions. The latest TikTok…
Fresh & Ready Foods is voluntarily recalling numerous products, after at least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to its ready-to-eat food products, federal officials said. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Saturday that federal, state and local officials are investigating the outbreak linked to foods produced by the…
Colon cancer is rising in people under 50. James Kinross, a gastrointestinal surgeon who researches how the gut microbiome affects our risk of the disease, told Business Insider that poor gut health could be partly to blame. Research suggests the gut microbiome, the trillions of microbes that live in the digestive tract, has a wide-ranging…
While soda used to be a staple of the American diet, consumption of the fizzy drink in the U.S. has consistently fallen for more than a decade. Americans are currently drinking 25% less soda than they did in 2000. Of course, we’re talking about traditional sodas here. Data shows that probiotic and prebiotic sodas are…
Snooze to your heart’s content. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, claiming the lives of about 700,000 Americans each year. Heart health is influenced by several lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, weight, stress, and sleep quality. A new study finds that just three nights of sleep deprivation can increase the…
Summary: A major new analysis of over 8 million adults reveals that each additional 100 grams per day of ultra-processed food intake significantly raises the risk of hypertension, cardiovascular events, digestive disease, cancer, and death. Ultra-processed foods—like sugary drinks, chips, and packaged snacks—are high in sugar, salt, and additives, and low in essential nutrients. The…
Ashlea Tracey BBC News, Isle of Man PA Media The finding of the questionnaire are set to be published in January 2026 The pressures being felt by the parents of children under the age of 11 are being explored in a new public health survey. The questionnaire looks at issues such as demands on finances…