Preeclampsia—a serious pregnancy complication—affects between five and eight percent of expectant mothers in the US, putting both mom and baby at risk. While age, genetics, and overall health play a role, research suggests that what a mother eats could be just as important. Could nutrition be a secret weapon in lowering the risk? We turned to food scientist and nutrition expert Jennifer Pallian, RD, to find out. What is preeclampsia? Preeclampsia often develops around the 20-week mark of...

Oprah Winfrey’s relationship with food and diet culture has been well-documented. For years, she was an ambassador for Weight Watchers and even a member of the weight loss program’s board. Once in the 1980s, after depriving herself of food for months, she dragged a wagon of animal fat out on to the stage of her talk show to represent how much weight she’d lost. Winfrey has long been a champion of diet culture, but she is also a victim of widespread body shaming, like many in the public eye....

Every day in the US, 6,000 people reach menopause. In general, most will be aged between 45 and 55, but for some, it can happen earlier, at around 40 years old. In fact, research suggests about five percent of American women will go through menopause early. Symptoms vary from individual to individual, but they can include everything from insomnia to hot flashes, muscle aches, and low mood. All of this, of course, can be unpleasant and uncomfortable, but research suggests some things can be...

The global market for protein supplements is massive. According to Future Market Insights, it was valued at nearly $27 billion in 2024, and by 2034, it could exceed $55.8 billion. “Protein powders are becoming an essential supplement for athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness-conscious consumers,” the market research platform notes. After all, protein is essential for building muscle. However, recent research suggests that the protein market is far from perfect. Some protein powders,...

More than half of Americans want to lose weight, according to new research. In 2024, a study from the healthcare nonprofit West Health suggested that more than 40 percent of adults in the US see themselves as overweight, 55 percent say they want to slim down, and 27 percent are actively trying to lose weight. And the chances are, while fitness trackers are becoming a more popular tool for weight loss, many of those people are on some form of diet. In 2022, the weight management market was...