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On 21 and 22 July, Heads of State and Government met in Accra for the African Union’s 20th Extraordinary Session of the Assembly, convened to confront AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria alongside preventable maternal deaths and the continent’s rising burden of non-communicable and neglected tropical diseases. President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana hosted, alongside AU Chairperson…

For as long as I’ve worked in food, “processed” has been treated like a word that requires an apology. Entire categories have been defined by what they are not: not artificial, not ultra-processed, not added sugar, not this, not that. While often well-intentioned, this posture has kept the industry on defense, responding to criticism rather…

Our brains respond to emotional triggers and marketing techniques encouraging spontaneous purchases. Anticipating a purchase activates the brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine for pleasure. Emotions like stress and loneliness often drive spending more than logic. Scarcity and discounts create urgency, making products seem more valuable. Small habits can reduce impulse spending by allowing rational thought

Have you ever gotten to the gym only to realize you’ve forgotten your energy drink? Or maybe the coffee place you usually stop at for an espresso before the workout was closed unexpectedly. That’s never fun. But what can you do?

You’ve probably heard that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) wreck your brain because seed oils inflame you or emulsifiers punch holes in your gut lining. However, the human evidence tells a less dramatic, but considerably more actionable story

You have probably heard the buzz about using pomegranate peel for weight loss. It sounds like a simple, natural hack, doesn’t it? But before you start brewing your own tea or hunting for supplements, it is worth looking at what the science actually says. When it comes to pomegranate peel benefits, the reality is a…

You’ve been walking every morning for years. You hit your steps, follow the guidelines, and by every official measure, you’re doing everything right. So why doesn’t your fitness feel like it’s going anywhere? The problem might not be your effort or your consistency. It might be the definition of “moderate” itself

A common piece of advice for eating less food off your plate—drinking lots of water at the same time—might unfortunately be bunk, recent research suggests

Early on in my career as a health and wellness journalist, I felt completely overwhelmed by the constant onslaught of nutrition news flooding my inbox. Day after day, there was some new food we were supposed to avoid at all costs, some diet that promised optimal health, and an ever-changing star superfood

If you want to be healthier, you need to eat well. That’s the advice we’re usually given – but what does “eat well” actually mean?