Wellness Industry Expands With Procter & Gamble Acquisition of Thorne for $3.8 Billion
Consumer giant Proctor & Gamble has announced its acquisition of supplement maker Thorne for $3.8 billion. The Tide detergent company, which already owns dozens of household brands such as Tide, Olay, Pampers, and Crest, is making a push into the health and wellness market as the market continues to grow.1 The global wellness economy reached […]
Probiotic Found in Kimchi May Help Remove Microplastics from Gut
The impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on health include systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, endocrine disruption, and even cancer. New research suggests that kimchi, a traditional Korean dish made of fermented cabbage, may help rid the body of nanoplastics.1 Researchers gave mice a specific bacteria known as Leuconostoc mesenteroides that was derived from kimchi. Their findings […]
New Food Pyramid Calls for Placing Real Food at the Center of Health
Under direction of U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the U.S. government has released an updated food pyramid and dietary guidelines for Americans. The new guidelines prioritize “high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains,” while also avoiding highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates.1 “My message is clear: Eat […]
Medical Tourism Among Americans on the Rise
The number of people from the United States traveling abroad for medical care has surged in recent years. Although precise statistics are unavailable, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that millions of Americans now seek treatment in other countries.1 The phenomenon of medical tourism, where patients travel abroad for affordable or […]
Physical Activity Boosts Brain Health
If you are not already making exercise a regular part of your life, you may be missing out on brain boosting benefits including decreased risk of depression and anxiety, improved learning and memory, lowered risks of ADHD and dementia and more.1 The benefits of exercise on heart health, muscle mass, and reducing inflammation are widely […]
UN Says Confidence in Childhood Vaccines Down 44 Percent Worldwide
A new report conducted by the Vaccine Confidence Project published by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) concluded that confidence in childhood vaccines has dropped by 44 percent in 52 countries in recent years. The report surveyed 55 countries and all but three countries—China, India and Mexico—showed a steep decline in vaccine confidence since the […]