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Are Slenderiix Drops Effective for Weight Loss?

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė

Homeopathic weight loss drugs such as Slenderiix skinny drops promise to help consumers shed extra pounds fast. But what can homeopathy actually do, and what can it not? Let's review the evidence. With more than half of Americans (55%) reporting a desire to lose weight, there's a never-ending supply of weight loss products, including homeopathic drugs. In 2011, about five million adults and one million children in the United States used homeopathy.
Can Ultra-Processed Foods Be Healthy?

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė

The war against ultra-processed foods left many Americans wondering what they should eat for maximum health benefits. While whole foods are always healthier, here are five highly processed foods that can be incorporated into a balanced diet. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to reduce the dominance of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in the American diet, calling them 'poison' and blaming them for the epidemic of chronic diseases.
All Ticks Questions Answered| WellnessPulse

2 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė

Changing climate makes ticks active all year round, but not all ticks are a reason to worry about Lyme disease, an expert says. Warming temperatures and sunlight make us spend more time outside, increasing exposure to ticks. The small parasites that live in tall grasses can spread germs, causing multiple diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, and babesiosis.
Is the Yuka App Legit? An Expert Weighs In

2 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė

The Yuka app promises to help consumers make better food choices for their health. But are these recommendations always accurate? We asked a registered dietitian about Yuka's pros and cons. Just over a half (62%) Americans have confidence in the safety of the food supply, with the presence of carcinogens and pesticides being among the most common concerns, according to a 2024 survey.
Is Red No. 40 Food Dye Bad for You?

2 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė

A commonly used food dye, Red No. 40, is poised to be eliminated from the U.S. food supply in the next two years. But what do we actually know about the risks associated with it? Artificial food dyes have been on the scientists' and regulators' radar since the 1970s, when the first evidence suggesting their risks posed to children came into light. The artificial food dye Red No. 3 was banned earlier this year under Joe Biden's administration. Soon after Robert F.
AI Is Highly Unreliable in Interpreting Blood Work

2 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Linas Černiauskas

Based on the findings of a new case study by WellnessPulse, people should be cautious when using AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini to analyze their blood test results. In an experiment, these models failed to identify medical conditions like high cholesterol and anemia and didn't refer users for further evaluation. According to a 2025 survey, nearly half of people (49%) using artificial intelligence language learning models (AI LLMs) think that these tools are smarter than them.
Does Poultry Really Increase Cancer Mortality?

3 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė

A recent study associating poultry consumption with increased mortality for gastrointestinal cancers questions the long-standing notion that poultry is a healthier protein source. However, as the study has some serious limitations, an expert says it may be too early to recommend removing poultry from the diet. Poultry has long been seen as a healthier alternative to red meat, which may raise the risk of multiple cancers, including breast and colon.
GOLO Diet Lawsuit: Everything You Need to Know

3 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė

California judge dismisses the lawsuit alleging that the claims made by the GOLO program for weight loss violated the state's laws. The nationwide class action lawsuit filed by lead plaintiff Vincenzza Bubak in 2021 alleged that GOLO, LLC, a company based in Delaware, sold its products 'using false and misleading labeling and advertising' that harms the public. If unstopped, it 'could lead to substantial societal harm,' according to the complaint. What is the GOLO diet?
Bryan Johnson's Groundbreaking Reverse Aging Method Unveiled

3 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |S. Nicole Lane

An American tech millionaire, Bryan Johnson calls himself 'the most measured' person in human history and possibly one of the healthiest men alive. He believes that for the first time in human history, death may no longer be inevitable. Bryan Johnson, age 47, made his money by founding Braintree Venmo, the company he sold for $800 million in 2013. In recent years, he has been making headlines for his journey to reduce his biological age to 18-years-old again and his goal to never die.
A Diet to Prevent Cancer, According to a Nutritionist

3 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė

Nichole Andrews, RDN, says only two foods raise the risk of cancer, and sugar is not among them. Andrews is a Washington-based practicing cancer dietitian and nutritionist and the author of the book 'Sugar Does Not Feed Cancer.'She is also active on social media, where she debunks common myths about cancer-causing foods and shares evidence-based advice for cancer prevention.