The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI), a non-profit organization, stands accused of functioning as a sophisticated … Industry Front Groups and the Undermining of Public Health Guidelines: A Deep Dive into the International Life Sciences Institute’s InfluenceRead more
Nutrition & Detox
The Questionable Credibility of Observational Studies: A Corporate Smokescreen in Nutrition Science
The common corporate criticism leveled against the scientific nutrition literature, questioning the credibility of observational studies, … The Questionable Credibility of Observational Studies: A Corporate Smokescreen in Nutrition ScienceRead more
The Same Individual Paid by Big Sugar to Downplay Risks Also Received Funding from Big Meat for Similar Agendas
A controversial series of articles published in the Annals of Internal Medicine that advocated for continued … The Same Individual Paid by Big Sugar to Downplay Risks Also Received Funding from Big Meat for Similar AgendasRead more
The Paradox of Healthy Choices: How Offering Healthier Options Can Lead to Unhealthier Eating Habits
The introduction of calorie labeling on menus in national chain restaurants, mandated in 2017, was heralded … The Paradox of Healthy Choices: How Offering Healthier Options Can Lead to Unhealthier Eating HabitsRead more
The Unforeseen Victory: How a Strategic Disclosure Mandate Paved the Way for the Trans Fat Ban
The public health community’s successful campaign to ban artificial trans fats from the food supply represents … The Unforeseen Victory: How a Strategic Disclosure Mandate Paved the Way for the Trans Fat BanRead more
The First Randomized Controlled Trial on Ultra-Processed Foods Reveals Significant Impact on Caloric Intake and Weight Gain When Matched for Nutrients
In a groundbreaking study that challenges prevailing assumptions about diet and health, the first randomized controlled … The First Randomized Controlled Trial on Ultra-Processed Foods Reveals Significant Impact on Caloric Intake and Weight Gain When Matched for NutrientsRead more
The Vicious Cycle of Weight Stigma: Examining the Psychological and Physical Toll of Discrimination
The pervasive issue of weight stigma, often manifesting as discrimination based on an individual’s body size, … The Vicious Cycle of Weight Stigma: Examining the Psychological and Physical Toll of DiscriminationRead more
How Big Corn Syrup and Other Sugar Titans Hijacked the Scientific Process
In 2016, a Washington-based lobby group published a scientific review that concluded the evidence behind guidelines … How Big Corn Syrup and Other Sugar Titans Hijacked the Scientific ProcessRead more
A Perversion of Evidence-Based Medicine: How Flawed Methodologies Undermine Nutritional Science
A recent series of articles published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has ignited a firestorm … A Perversion of Evidence-Based Medicine: How Flawed Methodologies Undermine Nutritional ScienceRead more
Rethinking Protein Quality: A Public Health Imperative for a Modern Diet
The established definition of protein quality, a cornerstone of nutritional science for decades, is facing increasing … Rethinking Protein Quality: A Public Health Imperative for a Modern DietRead more

