Health Alert

Recently New York City has reported Legionnaire diseases in several areas. As of August 7, there are: 81 confirmed cases, 3 deaths and 24 currently hospitalized.

The relationship between cortisol, stress, and fat distribution in the body is a complex one. Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress. When cortisol levels rise during stress, it can have various effects on metabolism, including fat storage and distribution.

Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of human-made chemicals used since the 1940s in various industrial and consumer products due to their resistance to water, oil, and heat. They are often called “forever chemicals”

According to WHO and CDC and other health reports, there is a resurgence of Covid-19 also known as Coronavirus, mainly in Asian countries.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Teal Wand™, the first at-home cervical cancer screening device in the United States.

Linoleic acid — an omega-6 fatty acid found abundantly in seed oils like soybean, sunflower, corn, and safflower oil — has stirred debate in the health world. Some claim it may increase the risk of breast cancer, but what does science say?

Recent research has provided insights into how artificial sweeteners, particularly sucralose, may influence appetite regulation. A study conducted by the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California found that sucralose consumption increased activity in the hypothalamus—a brain region responsible for hunger regulation—and heightened feelings of hunger, especially among individuals with obesity.

The NOVA food classification system developed by researchers at the University of São Paulo, Brazil categorizes food based on the level of processing rather than nutrient content. This system helps distinguish between whole, minimally processed foods, processed and highly industrialized products or ultra processed foods.