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Most of us know the basics of oral health: brush twice a day, floss regularly, and keep up with dental cleanings. But what if the real key to strong teeth and healthy gums has less to do with your toothbrush and more to do with what’s on your plate?
Svilena Dimitrova, neonatal consultant, Phil Hammond, retired general practitionerUKConcerns about the role of expert evidence in criminal trials centre on ensuring that judges and juries hear a fair and balanced interpretation of complex, nuanced, and uncertain medical evidence in the UK’s adversarial legal system. Currently, there is no adequate assurance that appropriate experts will be engaged by either legal team, nor that their testimony will be scientifically or statistically sound. There is an urgent need to reform the system of medical expert testimony to avoid miscarriages of justice.12The UK lacks formal regulation of medical expert witnesses. There is no statutory…
But how much oversight is there of pet supplements? And what information do veterinarians rely on when recommending supplements?In September, the New York Times reported that eroding trust in veterinarians has led pet owners to take their pet’s health and wellness into their own hands, designing supplement and diet regimens to support their pet’s long-term health, sometimes without veterinary guidance. Bill Bookout, president of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC), a non-profit trade association that promotes the health and well-being of companion animals and horses, said that the perception of general consumer distrust of veterinarians is unfounded.“I think based on…
Dietitians love the Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich because it’s low in calories, sodium and has some fiber.Grilling instead of frying keeps calories and saturated fat lower than many fast food sandwiches.You can make any chicken sandwich order healthier by choosing grilled, skipping high-calorie toppings, and adding veggies or fruit on the side. A pit stop at the drive-thru may not be an everyday part of a nutritious diet, but believe it or not, dietitians say fast food doesn’t have to be completely off-limits for health. Sometimes, getting a quick meal is the highest priority for your family. “I know how…
By tying faulty autophagy to altered ion channel activity in amygdala neurons, researchers uncovered how disrupted cellular recycling could drive chronic pain.Image credit:©iStock, VonschonertagenPain is essential to survival: It signals injury and modifies an animal’s behavior to promote healing, dying down once the danger passes. But sometimes, this biological alarm fails to switch off, lingering indefinitely after the pain-causing stimulus is gone. Scientists have been studying the mechanisms that drive pain for many decades, yet most treatments target symptoms rather than the underlying cause, often accompanied by side effects.Shashank Dravid is a neuropharmacologist at Texas A&M University who examines the…
Slow’s Patricia Draghici on why inflated wellness claims erode trust – and why longevity needs evidence, not aesthetics. As wellness climbs towards $7.3t (Global Wellness Institute), the incentives to stretch ‘healthy’ claims multiply. From gadget-heavy routines to ‘clean’ beauty, wellness is often sold as an aesthetic while outcomes go unverified. The cost: trust erodes, spending is misallocated, and effective interventions are crowded out. Regulators, meanwhile, are tightening the bar for scientific substantiation and honest advertising. Much like greenwashing hollowed out ‘sustainable’ in the 2010s, wellness-washing now risks emptying ‘wellness’ of meaning. The pattern is familiar: neutral, or sometimes counterproductive, products…
What our editor says: “If you have weight loss goals, certain dietary preferences, or simply want to take the guesswork out of eating healthier, Trifecta is a great meal delivery option. I enjoyed it even though I love to cook, but these fully prepared meals would be even better for someone who wants to spend a very minimal amount of time in the kitchen.” — Carleigh Ferrante, commerce editorSustainability & quality: Trifecta does what it can to reduce its carbon footprint by eliminating unnecessary steps in the food supply chain and using sustainable packaging whenever possible. All packaging is 100% recyclable, but…
Plastics overwhelmingly end up in the ocean or at landfill sites.Credit: Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/LightRocket/GettyIn August, the world should have been celebrating the first global agreement to end plastics pollution. Instead, negotiators from more than 180 countries ended the latest round of talks in Geneva, Switzerland, amid acrimony. And, as if that wasn’t bad enough, the chair of the talks, Luis Vayas Valdivieso, a diplomat from Ecuador, has resigned.What now for the global plastics treaty?The chair and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which organizes the talks, have failed to bridge the gulf between countries that want chemicals of concern to be…
Amid a growing consumer demand for sleep, stress, mood, metabolic, and digestive health, ADM is showcasing its range of pre-, pro-, and postbiotics and pharmaceutical ingredients at the ongoing CPHI 2025 trade show (October 28–30). The company is also launching a new vegetable glycerin-based excipient for the pharma industry. At the event in Frankfurt, Germany, Nutrition Insight sits down with Marie-Bénédicte Charpentier, marketing director and head of EMEA at ADM. “We’re showcasing the breadth and depth of our science-backed health and wellness solutions portfolio for nutraceuticals and dietary supplements, along with our specialty oils, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and excipients tailored to…
When it comes to building lasting wellness, the smartest strategy isn’t adding more steps to your routine. It’s adding more to the steps you’re already doing. That’s the power of habit stacking: Strategically combining proven modalities to amplify your results.