The Dairy Industry’s Misleading Study Designs
How do the meat and dairy industries design studies that show their products have neutral or even beneficial effects on cholesterol and inflammation? Observational studies […]
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Cheese and the Comparison Challenge
Dairy is compared to other foods for cardiovascular (heart attack and stroke) risk. When studies funded by industries suggest their products have neutral health effects […]
Is Cheese Really Good for Our Health?
What is the real story behind the recent studies that show cheese has neutral or positive health effects? In my series of videos on saturated […]
7 Flour Alternatives and the Best Ways to Use Them
Flour alternatives made from ancient grains, nuts, and even fruit continue to take up shelf space next to all-purpose white and whole-wheat flours. And in […]
Testing Greens and Beets, Two of the Best Brain Foods
Cocoa and nitrite-rich vegetables, such as leafy greens and beets, are put to the test for cognitive function. “The production of NO in the brain […]
#QUESTCHEESEPARTY Terms & Conditions
Quest Cheese Party (Steve Aoki x Quest TikTok Sweepstakes) Official Rules NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR […]
Could Your Brain Use a Nootropics Boost?
Life these days is… a lot. While there’s no way to add more hours to the day or magically erase your to-do list, more and […]
Take the Daily Dozen Challenge!
We just re-launched the Daily Dozen Challenge to help more people discover how easy it is to fit some of the healthiest of healthy foods […]
Testing Berries and Nuts, Two of the Best Brain Foods
Randomized controlled studies put nuts, berries, and grape juice to the test for cognitive function. When you read articles in Alzheimer’s disease journals about eating […]
Can We Detoxify Lead from Our Body in a Sauna?
How much does sweating from a sauna or exercise get rid of lead and mercury? In my video Is Henna Safe?, I talk about a […]
Benzoyl Peroxide or Tea Tree Oil for Acne?
What happened when a 5 percent tea tree oil gel was pitted head-to-head against the leading over-the-counter treatment for pimples? “Acne vulgaris remains one of […]
Questified Cheese Crackers Snack Mix
Quest took its snack game to an entirely new level with the release of Cheese Crackers. Since we’re never satisfied – especially when it comes […]
Questified Sweet Chili Game Day Meatballs
We think you’ll agree that there are few phrases in the English language as tantalizing as ‘game day meatballs.’ Doesn’t it just sing! And sing […]
Questified Cheesy Chicken Bites
We’ll be honest. We don’t get to write about chicken nearly as often as we’d like to, because we love chicken prepared in every conceivable […]
Questified Cookies & Cream Champagne Cupcakes
The New Year may have arrived, but that’s no reason to put away the champagne for another year. Sure, the party’s over for now. But […]
Top 10 NutritionFacts.org Videos of 2022
We create more than a hundred new videos every year. They are the culmination of hundreds of hours of researching, writing, animating, editing, and producing. […]
BJ’s Wholesale Club Locations – Quest Peanut Butter Cups
PSA: BJ’s Wholesale Club now has the Quest 28 Cup Value Pack online & in stores! **BJ’s Wholesale Club locations listed in alphabetical order by […]
Is It Safe to Take Acid-Blocking Drugs?
Do the benefits outweigh the risks of acid-blocker drugs, also known as proton pump inhibitors like Nexium, Prilosec, and Zantac? What about baking soda? Dyspepsia […]
Are Energy Drinks Beneficial?
What effects do Red Bull and Monster brand energy drinks have on artery function and athletic performance? Given the “global popularity” of the multibillion-dollar energy […]
Thank You for Your Support!
Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has donated this month. I’m thrilled to announce that we unlocked the $100,000 match, and we are all […]
Are Energy Drinks Risky?
Red Bull and Rockstar brand energy drinks are put to the test. The first energy drink (ED), Dr. Enuf, was launched in 1949, more than […]
9 Best Dutch Ovens of 2023
Dutch ovens have been around for centuries. The best Dutch ovens are typically made from enameled cast iron and feature thick walls. They should also […]
15 Egg Gadgets for People Who Love Eggs
Eggs are chart-toppers in the realm of healthy foods — they’re a good source of protein and other nutrients — but for some, cooking with […]
Healthy Holiday Recipe Collection
Happy Holidays from the NutritionFacts team! We are excited to share this collection of some of our favorite green-light holiday dishes. These comforting and delicious […]
Help Fill the Carrot to Support My Work
Today is the start of our annual end-of-year fundraising drive. Year after year, more than half of our entire annual operating budget has been raised […]
Salivary Gland Tumors from Cell Phone Use?
What effect does mobile phone radiation have on your parotid gland? That’s the topic of my video Do Cell Phones Cause Salivary Gland Tumors?. A […]
What Is the Best Food for Labor and Delivery?
Can a humble fruit shorten labor time by hours and with less induction and less postpartum bleeding? A randomized, controlled trial of hundreds of pregnant […]
Is Caffeine Bad for You? We Dare to Differ
A cup of joe. The morning fix. Your mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Whatever you call it, many of us feel like we need that kick of caffeine […]
What Is the Best Food for the End of Pregnancy?
Dates, edible sweet fruits, are put to the test in a randomized, controlled trial for cervical ripening. In the 19th chapter of the Koran, Mary […]
Stressing About Holiday Food Can Backfire — So Eat the Damn Cookie
We’re charging full steam ahead into the holiday season. And between family dinners, festive libations, and indulging in comfort food to deal with holiday stress, it’s easy […]
Questified Tortilla Soup
Ah, chicken soup. The ultimate comfort food, right? Not so fast. Even greatness can be improved upon when you add that tangy taste and satisfying […]
Questified Cranberry Tart
The not-so-secret ingredient in this tempting cranberry tart is our very own Quest Snickerdoodle Protein Cookie. Who knew it was so versatile? Try this recipe […]
Questified Frosted Cookie Toffee Bark
Silly us, we thought we’d enjoyed Quest frosted cookies in every possible way. Little did we know that there was frosted cookie toffee bark in […]
Questified New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Truffles
Here at the Quest Blog, we believe in ringing in the New Year in style. That’s why we’ll be whipping up a batch of these […]
10 Lunch Boxes and Totes to Make Meal Prep More Fun
You know that meal prep can help you lose weight, maintain your diet plan, and even save time. But once you’ve done all that prep work, you’re going to […]
14 Game-Changing Kitchen Tools That Won’t Break the Bank
Some days, cooking healthy meals at home just feels like way too much work. It can be tempting to skip all the chopping, slicing, dicing, baking, and boiling […]
Does a Macrobiotic Diet Help with Diabetes?
What happens when you add massive amounts of carbohydrates in the form of whole grains to the daily diet of people with type 2 diabetes? […]
Why Should (or Shouldn’t) We Eat a Macrobiotic Diet?
What happens when you put diabetics on a diet composed largely of whole grains, vegetables, and beans? The American Medical Association has described macrobiotic diets […]
Our Black Friday Sale Is on Now!
Add some green to your Black Friday with 20 percent off all merchandise on DrGreger.org. The sale is site-wide, so it includes all clothing, video […]
What Is the Best Food for Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease?
What would happen if you stopped brushing your teeth but ate more healthfully? Experimentally, when study participants stop brushing their teeth, plaque starts to build […]
10 Places You Can Buy Thanksgiving Dinner if You Don’t Have Time to Cook
Don’t feel like cooking this Thanksgiving? We get it. Maybe you’re planning a scaled-down Thanksgiving celebration and you don’t want to turn your whole kitchen […]
Is Cannabis a Cancer Cure?
Some studies on mice show that cannabis makes cancer better, while others show it makes cancer worse. What did the one and only human clinical […]
The Best Foods to Donate to a Thanksgiving Food Drive
Whether it’s grocery shopping for an older friend, mobilizing moms to make lasagnas, or donating to a food bank or food drive, food is a […]
Here’s How Much Exercise You Need to Burn Off Thanksgiving Foods
It’s the most dietarily-fraught time of the year. Thanksgiving brings all of the delicious meats, cheeses, sauces, gravies, and fat-blanched vegetables you can eat… and […]
7 Tips for Setting Up a Healthy Thanksgiving Buffet
Rather than serving a formal Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may want to consider setting up a Thanksgiving buffet instead. Having everything set out buffet-style […]
7 Simple Ways to Have a Fun and Festive Thanksgiving at Home
Doing Thanksgiving virtually is a little different than what we might be used to for the holiday, but it’s not impossible. After practicing gratitude as […]
Does Smoking Cannabis Cause Lung Cancer?
On a puff-by-puff basis, cannabis smoke deposits four times more tar in the lungs than tobacco, but does that translate into increased cancer risk? Does […]
Coffee Benefits Blocked by Adding Milk?
I open my video Does Adding Milk Block the Benefits of Coffee? with a graph from a study of mortality versus coffee consumption that suggests […]
The 8 Best Frozen Veggies to Buy
If you usually rely on frozen and canned foods, you might be wondering which are the best frozen veggies (and are they really as good as […]
Blueberries to Benefit Mood and Mobility
The consumption of berries can enhance “beneficial signaling in the brain.” Plant foods are our primary source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, but some plant […]
Questified Pumpkin Soup & Crackers
The Quest part of this Questified Pumpkin Soup & Crackers recipe is very much in the crackers half of the equation. Because without new Quest […]
Questified Mini Peanut Butter Cup Popcorn Balls
Let us tell you a secret about these mini Peanut Butter Cup Popcorn Balls. They’re made with eight Quest mini Peanut Butter Cups. Eight. Need […]
Questified Chocolate Orange Tart
We were skeptical when they presented us with a Questified Chocolate Orange Tart to try. Over the years we’ve gobbled up the snacks, pounded the […]
The Link Between Chicken Consumption and Urinary Tract Infections
Only about one in four people have heard of Campylobacter, compared to 90 percent who are familiar with Salmonella. “Although the incidence of these two…gastrointestinal […]
Treating Psoriasis with Aloe Vera
Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that affects about one in 40 people, making it “one of the most frequent chronic skin diseases worldwide.” […]
15 of the Healthiest Frozen Foods from Trader Joe’s
Cooking meals that are healthy and delicious can be time-consuming, especially if you’re trying to make everything from scratch. And let’s not even talk about how frustrating […]
Questified Peanut Butter Cup Witches’ Brooms Halloween Recipe
What’s really magical about these witches’ brooms is how fast they’ll disappear. Each “broom” is like a perfect little snack for your Halloween party. Leave […]
How to Eat to Reduce Cancer Risk
What does the best available balance of evidence say right now about what to eat and what to avoid to reduce your risk of cancer? […]
What to Order at Chipotle: 7 Tips for Finding the Healthiest Options
With fresh, responsibly-sourced ingredients, Chipotle makes it easy to eat healthy on the go. But the yummy chips, toppings, and tortillas also make it easy to turn your […]
What Is Hard Kombucha — and Is It Healthier Than Other Alcoholic Beverages?
Can you get a buzz and boost your gut health at the same time? That’s the idea behind hard kombucha, which has a higher alcohol […]
How to Treat Canker Sores
Vitamin C, turmeric, beta-glucan fiber, and vitamin B12 are put to the test for recurring canker sores (aphthous ulcers). Canker sores can be “a painful […]
Questified Chili Lime Jalapeno Bombs
Questify this bar food classic and bring more zing to jalapeño poppers. The secret ingredient? Chili lime flavor tortilla style protein chips from Quest. Check […]
PB&J Sandwiches Can Be Healthy If You Follow These 3 Tips
Nothing says comfort food like a good ‘ol peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But is this lunchbox favorite healthy for you? You bet it is! […]
Treat Yourself With These 10 Low-Glycemic Fruits
The glycemic index is a measurement of how a particular food that contains carbohydrates will impact your blood sugar after you eat it. “A number […]
The Benefits of Broccoli and a New Recipe
If there were such a thing as a “superfood,” cruciferous vegetables like broccoli would certainly be wearing the cape. Along with kale, collards, cabbage, bok […]
Should You Swap Your Beer for a White Claw?
We know alcohol can be full of empty calories, but sometimes you just need a cold beer after a long day at work or during a night out […]
Tea Tree Oil and Hormonal Side Effects
Do the estrogenic effects of tea tree oil get absorbed through the skin? Concern has been raised about a “possible link between gynecomastia, topical lavender, […]
The New Shake & Hustle Is Here!
You want to work out but you can’t seem to find the energy. You want to eat better but your sweet tooth is always calling. […]
Safety Concerns with Tea Tree Oil?
What, if any, are the caveats for tea tree oil use and tips on safe storage? Is tea tree oil toxic? That’s the topic of […]
14 of the Best Trader Joe’s Gluten-Free Products
While there are a lot of gluten-free foods on the market, let’s be honest — they’re not all delicious. And we’re not looking to waste time or carbs on […]
Safety Concerns with Henna?
Is there risk of lead and PPD contamination of red and black henna? The “average adult uses nine personal care products each day, with 126 […]
What Is Maca, and Can It Help You Lose Weight?
You may have seen maca crop up at a local coffee shop or as an add-in at a smoothie bar, but this trendy superfood isn’t […]
Questified Pumpkin Spice Halloween Cookies
Spiders and Quest mini Peanut Butter Cups exist at opposite ends of our spectrum of emotions. Spiders? We don’t like them. Quest mini PB cups, […]
Questified Chocolate Caramel Donuts
If you’re like us, you spend an inordinate amount of time each day very casually thinking about donuts. Not obsessing. Not finding ways to bring […]
Chlorella Put to the Test
Chlorella is put to the test for liver disease, cholesterol, and detoxifying carcinogens. “Depression is a debilitating mental disorder with a severe impairment to quality […]
How Might Ginger Help with Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease?
Ground ginger powder is put to the test for weight loss and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Ginger has been used in India and China […]
What Are Keto Cereals, and Are They Any Good?
Cereal is a staple breakfast food. But if you’re watching your carb intake (or maybe even trying out the ketogenic diet), cereal has probably become […]
Why I Don’t Recommend Melatonin Supplements
Over-the-counter melatonin (“anti-gonad hormone”) supplements tend not to contain what they say they do, and the contaminants could be dangerous. If you’re crossing three or […]
Jet Lag Treatment Cheat Sheet
Use cheat sheets to figure out exactly when and how to treat jet lag using light exposure and light avoidance at specific times of the […]
Questified Peanut Butter Cup Deep Dish Cookie Skillet
We were so busy figuring out how to Questify deep dish skillet cookies that we never stopped to ask if we should. Turns out the […]
Questified Peanut Butter Cookie Blossoms
We fell in love like it was the first time when we set our eyes upon these Questified Peanut Butter Cookie Blossoms. We’ve found yet […]
Questified Mini Peanut Butter Cup Energy Bites
After Quest mini Peanut Butter Cups were perfected, the next step was to use them to Questify. The Quest Test Kitchen got right on it. […]
Questified Peanut Butter Pumpkin Blondies
The blondie. The largely-overlooked cousin of the brownie occupies no place in our collective imagination. But has its time finally come? With this recipe for […]
Upcoming Webinar on Vitamin K and Recipe for Veggie Mac & Cheese
My next webinar is on vitamin K. It’s been touted for bone, brain, and heart health, but have vitamin K supplements been shown to help? […]
11 Lean Proteins You’ll Want to Add to Your Diet
Whether you want to maintain your weight, lose a few pounds, increase your energy level or build muscle, you’ll want to make room on your plate for […]
Paper-Filtered Coffee and Cholesterol
New data suggest even paper-filtered coffee may raise “bad” LDL cholesterol. In my video from more than a decade ago called Is Coffee Bad for […]
Questified Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes
Peppermint and mocha aren’t exactly a famous pairing. But maybe this new recipe will change all that. And once you taste these Questified Peppermint Mocha […]
Questified Peppermint Brownies
Peppermint brownies, you say? Yes, that’s exactly what we say. And after you try these scrumptious brownies made from Quest Peppermint Protein Bars, you’ll be […]
Questified Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Around here at Quest HQ we have a running debate: has a Quest Protein Bar really “made it” if it hasn’t been Questified into something […]
Questified Pumpkin Pie Streusel Bars
As if seasonal protein bars weren’t enough to get excited about, here comes another Questification to spice things up. Yes, why settle for a delicious, […]
How to Handle Raw Poultry
Poultry is the most common cause of serious food-poisoning outbreaks, followed by fish, then beef. But aren’t people more likely to order their burgers rarer […]
The Important Difference Between Natural Sugar and Added Sugar
By now you’ve probably heard that eating less sugar can be beneficial for your health. But fun fact: There are different kinds of sugars out […]
10 of the Healthiest Microwavable Meals
If we could have our way, we’d meal prep every Sunday, make three-course gourmet dinners every night, and never eat take out. But with our hectic schedules […]
EMF Sensitivity Put to the Test
There have been at least 46 studies involving more than a thousand people to see if those suffering from electrosensitivity are deluding themselves. “During the […]
Are White Claws and Other Hard Seltzers Actually Healthy?
If you’re trying to keep an eye on your calorie intake, you already know alcohol can mess with your nutrition goals. But what about hard seltzers? […]
Can a Protein Shake at Breakfast Help You Reach Your Goals?
Maybe you’ve knocked back a protein shake after a tough workout. But is a protein shake good at breakfast? Yep — in fact, it’s a […]
How Much Sugar Is In Wine, and What’s the Best Low-Sugar Option?
If you’re trying to cut back on added sugar, you’ve probably already nixed candy bars and sugary cocktails from your meal plan. But what about wine? Because — […]
What You Need to Know About Protein
Between trendy paleo, keto, and low-carb diets, and headlines consistently spouting the many wonders and benefits of protein, this macronutrient is having a moment — and […]
Questified Birthday Cake Donut Holes
When it comes to donut holes made with Quest Birthday Cake flavor Frosted Cookies, it’s probably best to let this delicious dessert speak for itself. […]
Questified Summer Salad
Bright and fresh. No, we’re not talking about what the teachers used to call us in school. We’re talking about the kind of salad that […]
Questified Avocado Corn Fritters
Did someone say Questified avocado corn fritters? No? Well that’s where we come in. Around the Quest office that’s all you ever hear some days. […]
Does Switching from Cannabis Smoking to a Vaporizer Reduce Respiratory Symptoms?
Cannabis vapor has less tar, but may contain more ammonia. What happens to respiratory symptoms when regular users of joints, blunts, pipes, and bongs switch […]
What Is a Calorie Deficit and Can It Actually Help You Lose Weight?
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably heard about the importance of a calorie deficit — but what does that mean? Being in […]
Lung Inflammation Smoking Cannabis vs. Cocaine vs. Tobacco
There is unequivocal evidence that regular cannabis smoking causes acute lung inflammation, but what are the long-term consequences? “There is unequivocal evidence that habitual or […]
Woman of the Week: Google Cloud’s Andrea McGonigle
Andrea McGonigle, Google Cloud’s general manager, healthcare and life sciences partnerships and strategic initiatives, is intent on bringing technology and innovation together to solve some of […]
15 Hilarious Memes About Learning How to Cook
Like many of us, you’re probably cooking many more meals at home, and we can attest that learning to cook on the fly is harder […]
Here’s an Important Question: Does Coffee Have Carbs?
Java. Joe. Cuppa. Jitter juice. Whatever you call it, there’s a good chance you may be one of the 66 percent of Americans who drink coffee. […]
Everything to Know About Carob Pods
If you’re among the large group of chocoholics spread across the globe, you may be into carob — a finely ground powder that comes from […]
The Nutritional Value of a Candy Cane
Is there a treat more festive than a candy cane? With its jolly red and white swirls, these sweet, minty-cool candies are ubiquitous throughout the […]
How to Meal-Prep Salads for the Week
When you’re looking to make better choices with your diet (or save some money!), one of the easiest things you can do is prep a week’s […]
Natural Treatment for Breast Engorgement
Cabbage is put to the test in a randomized controlled trial. My video Benefits of Cabbage Leaves for Relief of Engorged Breasts opens with a […]
Puffed Water Lily Seeds: Get to Know This Trendy “Super Snack”
We love those bright orange, cheese-powder-coated puffed-corn snacks as much as the next person, but let’s face it — they’re not exactly the healthiest choice […]
One Daily Cup of Blueberries Found to Improve Cognition
Blueberries can significantly improve cognitive performance within hours of consumption. When you search the medical literature for studies on berries, papers like this pop up: […]
20% Off Entire Store and a Pre-Workout Smoothie Recipe
Our annual summer merchandise sale has kicked off, and ALL items are 20% off! This includes our new notebook and shirts, and all of our […]
Pre-Workout vs. Energy Drinks
Smartphone, smart keys, smart cards — you wouldn’t leave home without them (assuming you’re leaving home at all these days). We live in a world […]
The Healthiest Foods to Order at an Italian Restaurant
It’s easy to understand why rapper Post Malone recently told Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon that he celebrates “every major life milestone” at the Olive […]
Need More Iron? Try These 17 Food Sources
Whether you prefer to pump iron in the gym or pump your legs on a treadmill, it’s vital that your body gets enough iron. From transporting oxygen to muscles […]
Why I Include Lentils in my BROL Recipe
Lentils and chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are put to the test. If you compared the total antioxidant content of ten different legumes, which […]
Does Drinking Water Really Give You Younger Looking Skin?
Life on the blue planet is all about water. In fact, up to 60% the adult human body is composed of water. It’s crucial to the […]
A Plant-Based Workplace Wellness Program Put to the Test
What is the return on investment for educating employees about healthy eating and living? “How do you wipe out the nation’s heart disease epidemic?” Those […]
What Is the Bro Diet, and Is It Healthy?
Social media has been buzzing about The Bro Diet. No, it’s not the latest viral horror film which involves the consumption of meatheads — although […]
6 Edible Seeds That Are Bursting With Nutrients
Good things really do come in small packages. If you’ve ever sat in the bleachers watching a baseball game crunching on sunflower seeds — many […]
Pivio: The Complete Health Improvement Program
Learn about this community-based education program informing physicians and patients alike about the power of nutrition as medicine. “The best kept secret in medicine is […]
6 No Added Sugar Drinks That Are Perfect If You’re Sick of Water
When you’re parched, chugging water is the perfect thirst-quencher. It has no calories, and it hydrates you. The only problem? Plain old water can be […]
The 13 Best Trader Joe’s Salads to Try in 2022
As the weather warms, we’re trading soups and stews for light, fresh, and crunchy salads. While making your own salads is often preferred, sometimes we […]
12 Healthy Eating Memes We Can All Relate To
No matter how motivated you are when you kickstart a healthy eating plan, there’s always a learning curve involved. And while you know there are […]
What Is the CICO Diet and Can It Help You Lose Weight?
If you’re wary of diet fads, you may be eyeing CICO with a healthy dose of skepticism. In the past few years, CICO gained internet […]
Which Diet Works Even Better the Longer You Do It?
The most well-published community-based lifestyle intervention in the medical literature is also one of the most effective. CHIP, the Complete Health Improvement Program—now known as […]
How Many Calories Are in a Hard Boiled Egg?
Nutritionists used to warn against eating eggs for health. Today, the opposite is true. Eggs are a good source of protein, with under 100 calories. One […]
What Are Sugar Craving Pills, and Do They Work?
What if you could take a pill that would slash your cravings for brownies, cookies, and ice cream? Yup, such a pill exists — and […]
The “Optimal Diet” Is Put to the Test
The CHIP program (now called Pivio) has attempted to take the pioneering lifestyle medicine work of Pritikin and Ornish and spread it out into the […]
How Much Sugar Is in a Banana and Is It Bad for You?
Bananas are the most popular fresh fruit in the United States — and for good reason. They’re portable, tasty, and have many nutrients like potassium, vitamin […]
Questified Lemon Cake Using a Lemon Cake Quest Bar, How Meta
How about a recipe that calls for not one, but two types of Quest Protein Powder and a couple of Quest Lemon Cake Protein Bars? […]
Questified S’mores Crepes
Here’s something you might not have guessed about us over here at the Quest Blog: we dig crepes. Sure, why would you have given that […]
Questified Blueberry Cobbler Muffins
Let’s give credit where credit is due. The mega minds in the Quest Test Kitchen take two seemingly unrelated Quest favorites and use them to […]
Is Konjac Jelly Really the Secret Sauce to Weight Loss?
Even if you’ve never heard of konjac, you’re probably familiar with products made from this herb. Konjac is used to make shirataki noodles, a pasta […]
What Are Lupini Beans and Why Haven’t You Heard of Them?!
Lupini beans are legumes that are popular throughout the Mediterranean, and are commonly eaten pickled or as a snack. Also called lupins, they’re sometimes used […]
71 Sneaky Other Names Sugar Hides Under
There are many different names for sugar, which can make it difficult to cut added sugar from your diet. Reducing your added-sugar intake can be […]
Secretin for Autism
The secretin story holds an important lesson that extends far beyond autism. “Many families, if not a majority of families” with a child suffering from […]
15 Best Trader Joe’s Spices to Add to Your Pantry
Trader Joe’s has earned a reputation for selling unique and tasty products, but one section of the store that deserves a special shout out is […]
Ginger Powder as a Pain-Killer
There have been at least eight randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of ginger for pain. You may recall that I’ve previously explored the use of spinach […]
Foods That Improve Sexual Function in Women
Addyi (flibanserin), the drug marketed for “hypoactive sexual desire disorder,” is ineffective and unsafe. What about dietary approaches for female sexual dysfunction? “The creation and […]
How Many Protein Shakes Should You Be Drinking?
Protein, like reading, is fundamental. Our bodies need it to build muscle and repair from injury. If you’re working out, you may be considering supplementing […]
Aloe Is Put to the Test Against Cancer
From a case report to a randomized controlled trial, aloe is put to the test against cancer. For a half century, aloe vera “gel processors […]
Basic Grocery List for Healthy Meal Planning
You’ve made the decision to eat more healthfully — now what? How do you know what basic groceries you’ll need to prep healthy meals and stick […]
Takeaways on Soy and an Edamame Recipe
Edamame is soy in its most whole-food form. The pods containing young soybeans are a snack or starter, first popularized in East Asia. Soybeans naturally […]
Aloe Fails to Help Radiation Therapy Skin Burns
What are the effects of aloe on radiation burns caused by cancer treatment and on the cancer itself? “Worldwide attention was drawn to the possible […]
Coming Soon: Vanilla Chai Shakeology!
Laughing around a campfire. Tailgating with friends before a sold-out concert on a warm night. The last hurrah of summer feels so good, but before […]
Fall in Love With New Mint Chocolate Chip BEACHBAR
Get ready to snub the snack aisle, give the cold shoulder to cookies, and say “I do” to the treat that treats you right. Introducing […]
Chocolate Caramel Brownie Shakeology, Coming This Holiday Season!
The first snowfall. A crackling fire. With summer in full swing, it’s hard to believe the holidays will soon be upon us. Get ready to […]
How Effective Is Chemotherapy for Colon, Lung, Breast, and Prostate Cancers?
How effective is chemotherapy for colon, lung, breast, and prostate cancers? “Over the last several decades…medicine has waged a major war against cancer, concentrating on […]
New baby? You may have new coverage options
Congratulations on your new baby! How you’ll get coverage for your baby depends on your current insurance status. If you don’t have health insurance: Having […]
Opinion: Intellectual property rights need stronger global protections
Intellectual property rights are essential to medical innovation. And today the world’s best and brightest choose to start and grow their companies in America, largely […]
Geisinger CIO says move to Amazon cloud will let health system offer ‘ultimate service’
Geisinger’s migration to Amazon Web Services will not only help the Danville, Pa.-based health system save time and money, but will give it the flexibility […]
La neumonía adquirida en el hospital está matando pacientes. Aunque es fácil de prevenir
Hace cuatro años, cuando Karen Giuliano fue admitida en un hospital de Boston para una cirugía de reemplazo de cadera, recibió una caja rosa con […]
7 recent hospital, health system CEO moves
The following hospital and health system CEO moves have been reported since July 1:
Caution Consumers:
Hidden drugs in honey-based or honey-flavored syrup products may pose a significant health risk. These products, promoted and sold for sexual enhancement, may contain hidden […]
Areteia gets $350M to turn failed ALS drug into a therapy for severe asthma
New company Areteia Therapeutics launched with up to $350 million in financing and an asthma drug candidate from Knopp Biosciences. That drug, dexpramipexole, previously failed […]
White House outlines strategy to combat BA.5: 3 COVID-19 updates
Officials in President Joe Biden’s administration are considering plans to make second COVID-19 boosters available to all adults as part of the White House’s larger […]
9 recent hospital, health system COO moves
Here are nine hospital and health system COO moves that have been reported by Becker’s since June 10.
10 states with the most healthcare tech job postings
Healthcare tech workers are most in-demand in some of the nation’s largest states but also places with clusters of healthcare companies, tech firms and big […]
CDC taps Mayo Clinic to run 10K monkeypox tests per week in partnership that may be the new norm
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic Laboratories is now testing for monkeypox, the CDC said July 11.
No. 2 Senate Democrat explains his change of heart on abortion
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, detailed his change of heart on abortion laws on Tuesday after GOP members of […]
Average commercial insurance payment for childbirth, state by state
The average employer-sponsored health plan payment for childbirth is highest in Alaska and lowest in Arkansas, according to an analysis from the Health Care Cost […]
Allina Health to pay $400K for union restitution
Minneapolis-based Allina Health has been ordered by an arbitrator to pay its unionized maintenance and service employees a $400,000 settlement after it stopped collecting union […]
Polling continues to show voters reject so-called Medicare “negotiation” once they learn about consequences for patients
As policymakers race to pass government price setting policies, it’s important to examine true public sentiment around such proposals. Voters have made clear that they […]
Senate Democrats unveil bill to protect women who cross state lines for abortions
A group of Senate Democrats on Tuesday unveiled legislation to protect a person’s ability to travel across states to acquire reproductive care like abortions and […]
Cross-market health system mergers are becoming the norm
More hospitals and health systems are seeking cross-market mergers, according to Fitch Ratings’ second-quarter report.
Amazon, research center partner on cancer vaccine
Amazon will collaborate with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle on an FDA-approved clinical trial for a cancer vaccine. According to a filing with […]
Looking for better strategies to recruit and retain registered nurses?
The talent acquisition process has evolved significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many hospitals and health systems are finding that the recruitment and retention techniques […]
2-year deal between Providence medical center, nurses averts strike
Nurses at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center in Oregon City, Ore., have approved a new two-year agreement with their employer, ending a looming strike threat, […]
Key Facts on Abortion in the United States
This report answers some key questions about abortion in the United States and presents data collected before the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
How UC Irvine is using precision medicine to target neurodegenerative diseases
University of California at Irvine’s new Institute for Precision Health aims to use precision medicine and data to discover treatments for neurodegenerative disorders, the facility’s […]
Legal risks of miscarriage care post-Roe: Physicians voice concern
Many physicians are expressing concern that they may be at risk of prosecution for providing miscarriage care in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s overturning, […]
More CRISPR In Human Subjects
If you follow the progress of gene editing therapies in human disease, today is an interesting day. Verve Therapeutics has started a trial using CRISPR […]
Wisconsin health system launches hospital-at-home program
Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System has partnered with in-home medical care provider DispatchHealth to expand acute in-home care to parts of Wisconsin.
Amazon, Fred Hutchinson launch cancer vaccine clinical trial
Amazon launched an FDA-approved clinical trial for its cancer vaccines.
Hospital care was getting safer before pandemic hit, study shows
Rates of in-hospital adverse events fell significantly in the 10 years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a federal study published July 12 […]
Mercy Health using AI to speed up stroke detection
Springfield, Ohio-based Mercy Health has partnered with Viz.ai to use AI to detect diseases and speed up care to treat stroke patients.
Jodas Expoim Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interview for FR&D/ CR&D On 16th July 2022
Jodas Expoim Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interview for FR&D/ CR&D On 16th July 2022 Job Description Greetings From Jodas!!! Walk-In Interviews for FR&D/ CR&D Department @ […]
Jodas Expoim Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interview for FR&D/ CR&D On 16th July 2022
Jodas Expoim Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interview for FR&D/ CR&D On 16th July 2022 Job Description Greetings From Jodas!!! Walk-In Interviews for FR&D/ CR&D Department @ […]
Pig heart procedures advance xenotransplant study at NYU Langone Health
A team at NYU Langone Health recently transplanted two genetically engineered pig hearts into recently deceased humans to gather data on transplants between species and […]
Innoviva to acquire La Jolla Pharmaceutical for $149M
Burlingame, Calif.-based pharmaceutical company Innoviva plans to write a check for $149 million to acquire La Jolla Pharmaceutical after both boards of directors approved the […]
AHA recognizes University Hospitals as a quality leader in 2022
The American Hospital Association has selected Cleveland-based University Hospitals as the 2022 recipient of its Quest for Quality Prize, which recognizes leadership efforts and innovation […]
Tracking state abortion bans in the US
Hours after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, state governments began implementing abortion trigger bans to outlaw the procedure while pro-abortion rights clinics started […]
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Drive for Quality Assurance/ Warehouse Departments On 15th & 16th July 2022
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Drive for Quality Assurance/ Warehouse Departments On 15th & 16th July 2022 Job Description Company Profile: INTAS Pharmaceutical is a leading, vertically […]
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Drive for Quality Assurance/ Warehouse Departments On 15th & 16th July 2022
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Drive for Quality Assurance/ Warehouse Departments On 15th & 16th July 2022 Job Description Company Profile: INTAS Pharmaceutical is a leading, vertically […]
Lymphoma Research Foundation awards $5.7m to pursue blood cancer treatments
The organization has given 29 research grants to scientists representing 17 different US institutions pursuing lymphoma treatments and cures in their work.
Lymphoma Research Foundation awards $5.7m to pursue blood cancer treatments
The organization has given 29 research grants to scientists representing 17 different US institutions pursuing lymphoma treatments and cures in their work.
Drug regulator approves country’s first indigenously developed HPV by Serum Institute
“For the first time there will be an Indian HPV vaccine to treat cervical cancer in women that is both affordable and accessible,” Adar Poonawalla, […]
Drug regulator approves country’s first indigenously developed HPV by Serum Institute
“For the first time there will be an Indian HPV vaccine to treat cervical cancer in women that is both affordable and accessible,” Adar Poonawalla, […]
MultiCare Health System has a new CFO
Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System has named James Lee executive vice president of population-based care and CFO.
Hetero -Walk-In Interviews for Freshers -ARD/ FRD On 16th July 2022
Hetero -Walk-In Interviews for Freshers -ARD/ FRD On 16th July 2022 Job Description Hetero Labs Limited is one of India’s generic pharmaceutical companies and the […]
Illinois health organizations join fight against violent crime
OSF HealthCare, Carle Health and Christie Clinic are healthcare organizations partnering with the University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign to fight violent crime in the […]
Some workers regret quitting during the Great Resignation, but not those in healthcare
Despite the labor market favoring workers, many employees who changed jobs during the Great Resignation are regretting their decisions, according to a July 11 Joblist […]
FDA Clears Eko’s Heart Disease Detection AI for Adults and Pediatrics
What You Should Know: – Today, Eko, a digital health company advancing heart and lung disease detection, has announced the FDA has issued clearance for its Eko Murmur Analysis […]
American Nurses Association apologizes for role in perpetuating racism
The American Nurses Association has issued a statement apologizing to nurses of color and ethnic minority nursing organizations for the group’s contributions to systemic racism.
Komodo Health, Turquoise Health Partner to Better Understand Price Transparency
What You Should Know: – Today, Komodo Health and Turquoise Health announce a partnership to bring data-driven intelligence to healthcare price transparency across the U.S. – […]
Biden health officials discussing expanding COVID booster eligiblity
Biden administration health officials on Tuesday said they are discussing authorizing a second COVID-19 booster shot for all adults, but downplayed any imminent recommendations. “Those […]
Precision medicine advancements good news for drug development
A leader from market intelligence specialist Definitive Healthcare discusses the rise of precision medicine and the far-reaching benefits the field can yield.
Abortion Decision Renews Questions About Employer Access to Health Information
This Policy Watch takes a look at employers ability to access abortion information when their health plan covers abortion services. With some states criminalizing entities […]
Particle Health Raises $25M to Scale Health Data Exchange API Platform
What You Should Know: – Particle Health, a New York-based API platform for advanced healthcare data exchange, , today announced its Series B financing of […]
55-bed hospital joins WVU Health System
Oakland, Md.-based Garrett Regional Medical Center joined West Virginia University Health System on July 1.
Sharecare Appoints Harsha Panyadahundi as Chief Technology Officer
Harsha Panyadahundi, Chief Technology Officer at Sharecare What You Should Know: – Sharecare appoints Harsha Panyadahundi has been named chief technology officer to further the […]
Fauci: Take new subvariant seriously, but don’t ‘let it disrupt our lives’
Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert, said Tuesday that a new omicron subvariant on the rise is something to take seriously but should […]
Huntsville Hospital Heart Center names Morgan Dennis new vice president
Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital Heart Center named Morgan Dennis its new vice president, Huntsville Business Journal reported July 8. He began the role July 5.
18 heart clinics, programs launched in 2022
Here are 18 hospitals and health systems that have opened new heart clinics or launched new programs in 2022:
Orlando Health plans 300-bed hospital
Orlando (Fla.) Health is expanding with plans for a new hospital in the Wiregrass Ranch community near Tampa, according to a press release. A site […]
Geisinger Health Plan to reduce denial rates using AI, machine learning
Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger Health Plan partnered with utilization management technology company Cohere Health to support its value-based care delivery and reduce administrative costs.
Lisa Vance to retire after more than 36 years at Providence
Lisa Vance, president of operations and strategy for Providence’s northern regions — Alaska, Oregon, Washington state and Montana — will retire by year’s end, according […]
Trinity Health to lay off 60 in Massachusetts
Trinity Health announced July 11 it will close its West Springfield, Mass.-based Trinity Health at Home home healthcare and hospice agency, laying off 60 workers […]
Calls grow to declare monkeypox a pandemic: 3 updates
A total of 866 monkeypox cases have been confirmed across 40 states and Washington, D.C., as of July 11, CDC data shows. Globally, cases have […]
Optum’s new joint venture includes Healthgrades
Optum Health and Red Ventures partnered to launch a comprehensive consumer healthcare platform, RVO Health, according to a Moody’s Investors Service report.
Crozer Health makes leadership changes as sale looms
Springfield, Pa.-based Crozer Health has made leadership changes amid Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare’s plans to acquire Crozer from Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings, the health system […]
Medical Content: The Most Vital Channels in Omnichannel
Content is king. Probably, you’ve heard these three words many times. But only a few know that it’s the title of Bill Gates’ essay published […]
A machine learning model to predict immunotherapy response in cancer patients
Development of a precision medicine technology based on artificial intelligence that predicts immunotherapy response in cancer patients.
Investigational drug fosters nerve repair after injury
Scientists have shown that a brain-penetrating candidate drug currently in development as a cancer therapy can foster regeneration of damaged nerves after spinal trauma. The […]
Texas health system data breach compromises info of 15,000 patients
Corpus Christi, Texas-based Christus Spohn Health System notified patients of a May data breach that compromised the protected health information of 15,000 patients, ABC-affiliate KIII-TV […]
What to Know About Gene Therapy
Gene therapy is making a world where cancer and AIDS can be cured, and a person can alter their genetic makeup, changing the direction of […]
Orlando Health hospital taps Dr. Amit Bansal as new chief quality officer
Orlando (Fla.) Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital appointed Amit Bansal, MD, its new chief quality officer and assistant vice president July 12.
Defining Cyber Immunity: A Solution to Cyberattacks
Arti Raman, CEO and Founder of Titaniam In recent years, the world has become aware of the effects and nature of a far-reaching virus. Biologically, […]
What BA.2.75 means for COVID-19 vaccines: 2 notes
A new COVID-19 omicron subvariant, BA.2.75, has appeared amid a rising case count spurred by other variants, and early data suggests it’s more transmissible than […]
10 hospitals seeking CFOs
Below are 10 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CFOs.
COVID won’t evolve to become ‘less deadly’ — and RedHill is prepping for the long haul
RedHill Biopharma’s chief operating officer, Guy Goldberg, says the company’s oral COVID-19 therapy could still be needed on a global scale.
Nurse, paramedic stabbed at SSM Health hospital
A nurse and paramedic were stabbed July 11 inside SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, Mo., according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Doctors must provide abortions in emergencies regardless of state law, HHS says
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra sent a letter to providers Monday, and said federal law “protects” clinical judgment providers may take in treating pregnant patients.
LA sets $25 minimum wage for about 20,000 healthcare workers
On July 8, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed an ordinance establishing a $25 minimum hourly wage for workers at eligible privately owned healthcare facilities, […]
Danger Ahead. Good
BY KIM BELLARD I saw a great quote by Alfred North Whitehead the other day: “It is the business of the future to be dangerous.” […]
Northwell invests $10M in virtual behavioral health startup
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has provided a $10 million series C investment into Brightline, a virtual behavioral health startup seeking to provide care […]
HHS clarifies: All US hospitals must provide abortions in emergency cases
HHS issued guidance to hospitals July 11 to clarify that abortion is covered under the federal law requiring Medicare hospitals to provide all patients appropriate […]
Aurora Spine Receives the US FDA’s Clearance for ZIP MIS Implant Device to Treat Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Shots: The company received the US FDA clearance for the ZIP MIS interspinous fusion system, a non-pedicle supplemental fixation device as a new lumbar spinal […]
Aurora Spine Receives the US FDA’s Clearance for ZIP MIS Implant Device to Treat Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Shots: The company received the US FDA clearance for the ZIP MIS interspinous fusion system, a non-pedicle supplemental fixation device as a new lumbar spinal […]
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AstraZeneca to acquire TeneoTwo and its blood-cancer therapeutic
AstraZeneca will acquire all outstanding equity of TeneoTwo for an upfront payment of $100 million on closing. The pharmaceutical giant will make further milestone-related payments […]
ViiV, Roche and Pfizer top in ESG, according to patients
According to a recent survey of patient groups, Roche, Pfizer, ViiV Healthcare and Gilead Sciences are among the top companies for implementing and reporting progress […]
Digital health funding is cooling down
This year’s trajectory suggests overall funding will fall significantly short of last year’s, as investor confidence is shaken by global conflict and inflation concerns, according […]
Telehealth and digital tools remain a top priority for healthcare providers
Telehealth adoption has been a bumpy ride. Remote and virtual healthcare services struggled to gain traction pre-pandemic, only to become a life raft for safe […]
Benefits of a Half Teaspoon of Brewer’s Yeast Daily
A half-teaspoon a day of brewer’s yeast is put to the test in a randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial. In 1854, a case report was […]
Drug Solutions Podcast: Drug Packaging Advances
In this episode, experts share their insights into important drug packaging advances of the past, present, and future.
LegoChem Entered into a Research Collaboration and License Agreement with Glycotope to Develop ADCs for the Treatment of Cancer
Shots: Following the successful completion of a feasibility study, LCB gets exclusive rights globally to exercise its option to develop & commercialize the selected Abs […]
NIH starts trial of Moderna’s mRNA Nipah virus vaccine
Researchers in the US have started a clinical trial of a vaccine against Nipah virus, a serious infection caught from animals that has a fatality […]
Arcutis Reports the Health Canada Acceptance of New Drug Submission for Review of Roflumilast to Treat Plaque Psoriasis
Shots: The NDS submission was based on the P-III program & two P-III (DERMIS-1 & 2) OLE studies to evaluate roflumilast (0.3%) vs vehicle in […]
EU OSHA and the importance of OSH dialogue and HWC “Lighten the Load” on the Macdonian OSH magazine “Tutela”
EU-OSHA Blog Back to latest posts 12/07/2022 EU OSHA and the importance of OSH dialogue and HWC “Lighten the Load” on the Macdonian OSH magazine […]
Roche Presents P-III (HAVEN 6) Study Results of Hemlibra (emicizumab) for Moderate or Mild Haemophilia A at ISTH 2022
Shots: The primary analysis of the P-III (HAVEN 6) study evaluating the safety, efficacy, PK & PD of Hemlibra in 72 patients with mod. or […]
Ensuring adequate sanitisation: disinfectant-resistant microbes in cleanrooms
Microbes developing resistance to disinfectants is a major emerging problem in pharmaceutical manufacturing cleanrooms and, if left unchecked, could present a threat to drug quality […]
Beyond the pill in an outcomes-based world
Going beyond the pill is proving to be a win/win for patients and pharma alike – because improved outcomes are better for everyone. With growing […]
Innoviva builds in infectious diseases with La Jolla Pharma buy
La Jolla Pharmaceuticals dreams of building a lucrative business from its stable of drugs used in infectious diseases never really paid off, and the company […]
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