On March 17, PepsiCo announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the prebiotic soda brand Poppi. Poppi and other prebiotic soda brands, like Olipop, have gained popularity in recent years with flavors like strawberry lemon, orange, grape, and cherry limeade. The companies claim that their sodas are healthy alternatives to regular soft … Read more
The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their … Read more
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common medical issues women experience; up to 60% of women will get one during their lifetime. Older, post-menopausal women are especially susceptible, since lower estrogen levels can lead to decreased levels of beneficial bacteria that suppress infection-causing bacteria. On March 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was rocked by five high-level departures on Tuesday in the latest turmoil for the nation’s top public health agency. The departures were announced at a meeting of agency senior leaders. The Atlanta-based CDC has two dozen centers and offices. The heads of five of them are stepping down, … Read more
If there’s one thing you can say about Americans at this point in time, it’s that we’re stressed—and we’re constantly told by health experts to reduce or manage our stress because it’s killing us. But what if I told you that stress can actually be good for you—and that, sometimes, more stress is actually helpful. … Read more
Makary and Bhattacharya, both vocal critics of the country’s handling of the covid-19 pandemic, have been confirmed to lead major health agencies. View original article Contributor: Rachel Roubein, Mark Johnson
A long-discredited researcher and vaccine skeptic will conduct a government study on whether vaccines cause autism. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun, Fenit Nirappil
After the health secretary promoted vitamin A as a cure, parents in West Texas began giving their children high doses, sometimes to prevent infection. View original article Contributor: Teddy Rosenbluth
Resolutions for General Synod 35 span global contexts, holistic health, Conference change United Church of Christ >View original article Contributor:
As we move into spring, protection from any earlier COVID-19 vaccination you may have had will be starting to wane. COVID-19 can still be very dangerous and even life threatening, particularly for older people and those with a weakened immune system. Thankfully, for those who are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, the … Read more