A small study has shown positive results in a new mRNA vaccine. The findings, published in Nature, show promise, though the study's limited size and long clinical research timeline mean it will be years before it’s a viable option for patients. About the Vaccine The mRNA vaccine is personalized for individual use and trains T
Stevia is a zero-calorie sweetener used in hundreds, if not thousands, of consumer food products in the US and other parts of the world. Stevia has several advantages over refined sugar and is a common substitute for cane sugar in foods and drinks. Still, it has a checkered past, including a brief ban in
The Supreme Court is set to review several preventative care services mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. The ACA includes mandates for several preventative and screening procedures, including no-cost cancer screenings. The review could threaten access to these procedures for tens of thousands, potentially hundreds of thousands, of low-income, uninsured,
Walk down the tea aisle of your local grocery store, and you’ll see many health claims about teas. Brands like Yogi have dozens of ailment or illness-specific products, from teas for liver detox, a colon cleanse detox tea, and kidney detox teas, among many others. Unfortunately, there’s little science supporting the claims made on those
While research has previously noted that bowel cancer rates among young adults are rising, more recent data from Cancer Research UK notes there’s more to worry about. Not only are colorectal and other types of cancer rates impacting more young people, but the rate is increasing in many developed nations. Bowel Cancer Rates Rise in
Zyn nicotine pouches exemplify shifting consumer preferences away from traditional tobacco products like smoking and chewing tobacco. The products certainly have their advantages, offering a smoke-free and usually tobacco-free nicotine that’s almost invisible to spot. Zyn is far from the only brand, but it’s captured significant market share since it was acquired by Phillip Morris
The teen smoking rate has been declining for years, but 2024 marks a historic drop in teen smoking and the use of tobacco in general. According to a CDC report, the number of teens using at least one tobacco product declined by 20% to 2.25 million. Experts note that while this is a big win
There is substantial research on cancer and genetics, but the correlation isn’t as clear as many think. While individuals may be aware of their family history of cancer or assume that cancer is hereditary, there are specific kinds of cancer that pose a greater risk for family descendants. The genetics of cancer are endlessly complex,
Mixed frozen vegetables and fruits are convenient, inexpensive, and substantially reduce food waste, saving families money. Still, some consumers assume that frozen fruits and veggies are less nutritious than fresh produce. We examined the advantages and disadvantages of frozen vegetables and fruits and looked at any nutritional differences that might make one a better
Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, has been linked to a range of negative health issues, from headaches to obesity to cancer. Despite numerous headlines and claims, research on MSG in foods is murky at best. We set out to see whether MSG causes cancer or there’s more to the story. What Is Monosodium Glutamate In Food?
