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The boundaries between pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals continue to blur. This year’s CPHI 2025 trade show highlighted innovations that bridge efficacy and formats between both industries. On the showroom floor, Nutrition Insight discussed industry convergence and new delivery formats with PharmaLinea, Lubrizol, Sirio, Corbion, and Bioiberica. Matevž Ambrožič, marketing director at PharmaLinea, noted that the pharmaceutical industry is continuing to push the supplement industry toward its standards. “They have substantial marketing power and are applying pressure to the supplement industry to develop higher quality and proof of efficacy.” PharmaLinea is working on clinical substantiation as a key step toward pharmaceutical-grade supplements. Ambrožič…

Mashed potatoes are always a crowd-pleaser. Whether they’re a side on your holiday table or an addition to your weeknight dinner menu, these mashed potato recipes are a hearty and comforting staple. From our sweet and savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes to our highly-rated Bacon Mashed Potatoes, you’ll want to give these healthy mashed potato recipes a try. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free!  The Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes This healthy mashed sweet potato recipe has just 5 ingredients and is dinner-ready in 20 minutes. Using sweet potatoes for this classic…

Cast-iron is one of the best cookware materials out there, full stop. You cannot beat the heat retention, durability and longevity it offers. The iron-heavy material has a few drawbacks worth noting, however. After speaking with dedicated chefs in a previous article, we learned that some ingredients, like acidic foods, can react poorly with your pan, while other recipes can potentially damage your carefully crafted seasoning.  Not to worry—there are some great alternatives to cast-iron that work just as well. When you’re ready to whip up that heart-healthy fish dinner, a fresh batch of tomato sauce, some sticky buns or…

High levels of inequality are making the world more vulnerable to pandemics and the unhealthy cycle between the two must be broken, global leaders have warned.1A report by world leading public health experts, political leaders, and economists calls for urgent action on multiple fronts to tackle the “social determinants of pandemics” that create underlying vulnerability and enable viruses and bacteria to thrive.The Global Council on Inequality, AIDS, and Pandemics, an initiative convened by UNAIDS to confront how inequalities and pandemics impact each other, undertook two years of research, evidence reviews, and policy forums around the world to inform the report.Their…

Credit: Tingting Ji / Creatas Video+ / Getty Images Plus In a new study published in Nature Regenerative Medicine titled, “Cyclin A2 induces cytokinesis in human adult cardiomyocytes and drives reprogramming in mice,” researchers from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have shown that the gene for Cyclin A2 (CCNA2), which turns off after birth in humans, can promote cardiac repair in adult human cardiomyocytes, providing a new avenue to treat heart injury and failure as an alternative to heart transplants or implanted cardiac devices.    This work builds on the 2014 work of Hina Chaudhry, MD, director of…

Researchers used SBX technology to snag the Guinness World Record for the fastest DNA sequencing technique. They also demonstrated how this may be a boon to critical care settings.Image credit:©iStock, RatchatWhen it comes to finding answers, every moment counts—especially in critical care settings like the neonatal and pediatric intensive care units (NICU and PICU). Although rapid genetic tests, whether generic or more comprehensive such as whole genome sequencing, can guide treatment decisions, “rapid” often still means waiting days for results. Faster genomic sequencing in the NICU and PICU can help clinicians avoid unnecessary procedures and lead to more timely interventions…

The food you eat plays a critical role in hair health, and one macronutrient that may be particularly helpful for hair growth is protein.Most of your hair is made up of protein, specifically a protein called keratin. The protein you get in your diet can help your hair grow and stay healthy, says Shani Francis, MD, board-certified dermatologist and chief wellness officer and medical director of Ashira Dermatology.Here’s everything you need to know about protein for hair growth, including the relationship between protein and hair loss, the best protein-rich foods for healthy hair, and whether protein shakes and powders are…

Spending too much time being sedentary is the number one habit to break to burn visceral fat.Smart exercise strategies such as starting small, setting a timer and variety can help.Nutrition, sleep and stress management are all helpful in reducing visceral fat. The Plank Challenge may be all over social media. But there’s another reason to burn off belly fat that has nothing to do with sculpting killer abs. Belly fat, technically known as visceral fat, can spell bad news for your health.  If you’ve never heard of visceral fat before, this type of fat burrows deep into your abdomen, where…

Butternaise combines Tillamook butter and Kewpie mayo for a golden, crispy finish.The umami-rich spread added depth without overpowering the classic grilled cheese.Available online November 6, Butternaise brings diner-level flavor home. I’m a huge fan of grilled cheese. It’s comforting to dip a warm grilled cheese into a bowl of tomato soup on a rainy day. I love a classic grilled cheese from a diner, paired with fries. And, for a regular old lunch or dinner at home, I love to make a quick grilled cheese with a side salad to get me through the day.  However, there’s the endless debate—do…

The number of requests for an online consultation submitted to general practices in England rose by almost 50% in the past year, official figures show.Data released by NHS England on 30 October show that 6 532 742 online consultation requests were submitted to practices in September 2025, a 49.9% rise from the 4 386 520 requests in September 2024.The data cover various forms of online communication, including booking a GP appointment and medication requests.1Overall, practices received 108.7 submissions per 1000 registered patients in September 2025, the data show. However, the rate of patient uptake varies widely across the country. One practice received 891.6 online…