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A single drop of potent peppermint essential oil falling into a glass of water, symbolizing its concentrated nature and potential for flavor.
Drinks

Food-Grade Essential Oils: What 'Safe' Really Means

Despite being labeled 'food-grade' and 'Generally Recognized As Safe' (GRAS) by the FDA, a single drop of peppermint essential oil can be equivalent to 28 cups of peppermint tea.

Daniel Moretti·August 15, 2026
Split image contrasting a sterile lab with approved probiotics and a busy market stall with unregulated supplement bottles, illustrating regulatory disparities.
Nutrition

Understanding Probiotics: Regulatory Gaps and Consumer Health

While two specific probiotic-derived products, Ferring Pharmaceuticals’ REBYOTA™ and Seres/Nestlé Health Science’s VOWST™, recently gained FDA approval to treat recurrent Clostridioides difficile infe

Ryan Patel·August 13, 2026
Adults aged 50 and older receiving the new mRNA flu vaccine, representing a step forward in public health and preventive care.
Healthy Living

FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine for Adults 50+

Moderna's new mFlusiva flu shot, the first mRNA vaccine approved for influenza, offers adults aged 50 and older up to 27% more protection against the flu than existing vaccines.

Chloe Bennett·August 7, 2026
Split image showing a yoga mat and a loaf of bread, symbolizing the FDA's reassessment of azodicarbonamide in food products.
Food

FDA reassesses yoga mat chemical safety in food products

The same chemical that makes yoga mats pliable, azodicarbonamide, is now under formal safety reassessment by the FDA for its presence in your bread and pastries.

Isabella Cortez·May 22, 2026
Scientist examining unlabeled supplement bottles in a laboratory, highlighting concerns over FDA oversight and undeclared allergens in the booming supplement industry.
Nutrition

New Bill Proposes Mandatory Listing for Supplement Makers

Over 11,800 bottles of dietary supplements were recalled nationwide due to undeclared allergens, a stark reminder of the FDA's limited oversight in a booming industry.

Ryan Patel·April 22, 2026
A restaurant menu displaying estimated calorie ranges for alcoholic beverages, with patrons making informed choices.
Drinks

FDA Rules Let Restaurants Estimate Alcohol Calories on Menus

Restaurants can now estimate calorie ranges for wine, beer, and spirits on menus, a seemingly health-conscious move poised to surprisingly boost check averages.

Daniel Moretti·April 19, 2026
A person carefully reading a modern Nutrition Facts label on a food package in a well-lit supermarket aisle, surrounded by diverse groceries.
Food

How to Understand Food Labels: A Complete Guide for Consumers

Unlock the secrets of food labels and transform your grocery shopping experience. This guide empowers you to make informed dietary choices by understanding serving sizes, nutrients, and ingredients.

Ryan Patel·April 9, 2026