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New Studies Raise Questions About Low‑Calorie Sweeteners and Blood Sugar

A Tufts meta‑analysis found higher fasting insulin and HbA1c linked to non‑nutritive sweeteners with researchers pointing to microbiome changes as a likely mechanism.

Reappraisal Questions Health Harm of Ultraprocessed Foods

Iowa Signs Broad MAHA Health Law Banning Food Dyes, Tightening School Fitness Rules and Expanding OTC Access to Ivermectin

Florida Begins Two-Year SNAP Pilot Banning Soda, Energy Drinks, Candy and Some Desserts

RFK Jr. Sets Year 2 Health Push, Calling Ultra-Processed Foods a National Crisis

Leaked MAHA Draft Sidelines Pesticide Limits, Prioritizes Research and Precision Farming