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An illustration of a parent couple looking worried while holding their baby and a bottle of infant formula, as a person with a megaphone shouts in the background about toxins, seed oils being dangerous, and not trusting baby formula. The image contextualizes the misinformation often spread by influencers about health and food, as discussed in the article "Are Podcast Hosts Spreading Health Misinformation? What the Latest Studies Reveal." It highlights the risks of online health advice and the confusion it can create for parents and the public.

Seed oils are in baby formula for a reason. Here’s why it matters

Seed oils in infant formula are safe and support brain development. Influencer claims to the contrary misrepresent the research on DHA and omega-6…

Plant-based burger patties and sausages on parchment paper beside bowls of whole plant proteins — cubed tofu, sliced tempeh, brown lentils and black beans — on a light wooden kitchen counter

Unpacking the shift: why consumers are moving away from plant-based meat

Plant-based meat sales have dropped — but shoppers aren't returning to beef. Many are moving to minimally processed alternatives like legumes and tofu.

A person comparing two bottles of omega-3 tablets. The one on the left comes from fish, whereas the one on the right comes from plants, relating to the debate about the best sources of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 fatty acids: evaluating the role of fish and plant sources

Fish provides EPA and DHA directly; plants provide ALA which converts poorly. Here's what the evidence shows for vegans concerned about omega-3 adequacy.

An illustration shows a person standing in front of an empty refrigerated display case in a grocery store. Above the case hangs a sign that reads "NO EGGS". The surrounding shelves are stocked with various food products. This scene visually represents the scarcity of eggs and its impact on consumers, a situation potentially caused by factors like bird flu, as discussed in this article.

What do egg prices have to do with pandemics? Understanding the bird flu crisis

The current egg price crisis isn't just costing consumers more money, it's putting farmers at risk, as well as causing concern for another pandemic.

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