Consumer Health

8 articles

Person's hands scrutinizing a food package's nutrition label, emphasizing the importance of reading labels for healthy eating choices.
Food

How to Read Food Labels for Healthy Eating in 2026

A study of 24 popular U.

Isabella Cortez·September 3, 2026
A modern food manufacturing facility with advanced machinery, symbolizing the large-scale reduction of sugar and sodium in packaged goods.
Trends

Food Giants Cut Sugar & Sodium by a Third Amid Health Rules

Major food manufacturers have adopted global nutrition targets for saturated fat, total sugars, and sodium in packaged goods, leading to reductions of up to one-third in sugar and sodium in selected m

Lauren Fisk·August 30, 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
3 Sleep Supplements Shaping the Future of Sleep Support in 2026 — Including SleepEQ
Wellness

3 Sleep Supplements Shaping the Future of Sleep Support in 2026 — Including SleepEQ

The quest for a good night's sleep is driving significant innovation in the wellness industry. As consumer awareness about the importance of sleep for overall health grows, the demand for effective sleep aids is surging.…

Sponsored by SleepEQ·August 3, 2026
Consumers scrutinizing skincare product labels in a well-lit beauty store, seeking transparency about ingredients and potential allergens.
Brands

What is Clean Beauty for Consumers in 2026?

Only 12% of the top 100 body moisturizers on major online retailers were free of allergens identified by the North American Contact Dermatitis Group (NACDG), a recent cohort study found, according to

Daniel Moretti·July 9, 2026
A tablet screen showing a personalized AI nutrition plan on a kitchen counter with fresh ingredients.
Nutrition

AI tools offer personalized nutrition guidance for consumers in 2026

Rem3dy Health just secured £14 million to scale its AI-driven personalized nutrition platform internationally, according to NutraIngredients .

Ryan Patel·June 17, 2026
A shadowy figure influencing nutrition research papers in a laboratory, symbolizing the meat industry's impact on scientific findings and public health.
Nutrition

Meat Industry Funding Distorts Nutrition Research, Harming Public Health.

The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors study (GBD) 2019 estimated 896,000 deaths globally in 2019 were attributable to unprocessed red meat consumption.

Ryan Patel·May 20, 2026
A vibrant, futuristic market scene showcasing innovative functional health products like nootropic sodas, high-protein bowls, and wellness shots, reflecting April's health brand marketing push.
Trends

Health Brands Innovate with Functional Products in April Marketing Push

This April, health and wellness brands are doubling down on functional products, from high-protein bowls to nootropic sodas. Discover the innovation strategies and market trends shaping the future of consumable health.

Daniel Moretti·April 5, 2026