Leena Patel

Ultra-processed food research is moving from academic debate into policy, labeling, and clinical conversations as regulators look for a workable definition.

New 2026 research gives digital mental health tools a stronger case, but the useful products are evidence-backed, guided, private, and clear about when human support is needed.

HHS's new psychiatric prescribing plan puts deprescribing, informed consent, and nonmedication care into focus, but patients should not make medication changes alone.

The FDA’s April supplement warning is a practical reminder to verify energy, focus, and wellness products before using them.

FDA and CDC alerts show why supplement buyers need to check current safety notices before using powders, shots, or imported wellness products.

A nationwide recall of Ghirardelli powdered beverage mixes puts food-service buyers and some online customers on alert for possible Salmonella contamination.