Ultra-processed Foods Drive Obesity, But a Mediterranean Diet May Help

A new study finds that higher ultra-processed food (UPF) intake is associated with an increased body mass index (BMI). The link between UPFs and higher BMI was most pronounced for…

Upcoming Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Changes in 2025

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), enacted in 1991, protects consumers from unwanted telemarketing calls, robocalls, and texts. New FCC Consent Rule On January 27, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission’s…

Dow Jones Today: Stocks Rise in Early Trading as Market on Pace to Close Out a Winning Month

Holiday Trading Schedule for U.S. Financial Markets 2 minutes ago After a day off for the Thanksgiving holiday, trading resumed Friday but will wrap up early, with the stock market…

‘Dry Yogurt’ Food Hack Goes Viral on TikTok. Is It Worth the Hype?

Dry yogurt is the latest foodie trend proving popular on TikTok. The dehydrated food involves removing the liquid from regular yogurt to make a portable snack. Experts say dry yogurt…

Disregarded Entity Eligibility for the CTA Large Operating Company Exemption

Summary: As discussed in detail below, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) provides an exemption to its reporting requirements for certain large operating companies (the Large Operating Company Exemption or “LOC Exemption”). In…

Lizzo Says These 3 Healthy Habits Helped Her Lose 60 Pounds

Grammy-award-winning singer Lizzo is showing off her significant weight loss. The pop star credits a caloric deficit, high protein diet, and strength training for the transformation. Despite claims made online,…

Diagnosing Health Care: Health Policy Update: Impact of the 2024 U.S. Elections [Podcast]

New from the Diagnosing Health Care Podcast: The recent 2024 elections resulted in a new Trump administration and a Republican-controlled House and Senate. From policymakers to stakeholders across the industry, everyone is…

Dow Jones Today: Stocks Mixed Ahead of Key Inflation Data as Market Looks to Add to Record Highs

Dell Price Levels to Watch as Stock Plunges After Earnings 1 hour ago Dell (DELL) shares tumbled in premarket trading Wednesday after the server and personal computer maker reported fiscal…

9th Circuit Finds ‘Fruit Naturals’ Label Not Deceptive

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a class action alleging that Del Monte Foods, Inc., falsely advertised its “Fruit Naturals” fruit cups as “natural” despite containing synthetic…

Irregular Sleep-Wake Cycles May Raise Heart Attack, Stroke Risk by 26%

Sleep regularity (waking up and going to bed at the same time every day) could be more important than sleep duration in predicting heart attack and stroke. A new study…