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Health

Coverage of public health, preventive care, wellness trends, and the policies shaping everyday health decisions.

Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.

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24 published stories in this archive.

Ultra-Processed Food Research Moves Into Policy Test
HealthNutrition and Diet
Ultra-processed food research is moving from academic debate into policy, labeling, and clinical conversations as regulators look for a workable definition.
Leena PatelMay 21, 202612 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story

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Digital Mental Health Tools Get a Stronger Evidence Test
HealthMental Wellness
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.
Leena PatelMay 18, 202612 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
Psychiatric Prescribing Plan Needs Careful Reading
HealthMental Wellness
HHS's new psychiatric prescribing plan puts deprescribing, informed consent, and nonmedication care into focus, but patients should not make medication changes alone.
Leena PatelMay 7, 202612 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
FDA Supplement Alerts Give Wellness Buyers a May Check
HealthWearables and Prevention
The FDA’s April supplement warning is a practical reminder to verify energy, focus, and wellness products before using them.
Leena PatelMay 5, 202614 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
Supplement Recall Safety Checks Matter Before Buying
HealthWearables and Prevention
FDA and CDC alerts show why supplement buyers need to check current safety notices before using powders, shots, or imported wellness products.
Leena PatelMay 1, 20265 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
Ghirardelli Recall: What to Check Now
HealthHealth Policy
A nationwide recall of Ghirardelli powdered beverage mixes puts food-service buyers and some online customers on alert for possible Salmonella contamination.
Leena PatelApr 30, 202612 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story