I’m a gastroenterologist. Here are some surprising GLP-1 gut benefits

Trisha Parsicha in The Washington Post: In the original clinical trials of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, the most common side effects were gastrointestinal, including nausea, vomiting and constipation. Ask almost anyone who’s been on one, and they’ll probably tell you that they’ve had some GI issues — even if very mild. So you might be surprised that […]

GLP-1s: Winners and losers in food and drink

The GLP-1 trend is changing the food landscape dramatically. Some sectors stand a chance to win, such as functional ingredients, while others, like alcohol or fatty foods, may be more likely to lose out.

7 predictions for how MAHA will change how Americans eat

Uncle Sam thinks you’re probably eating wrong, and he’s got some advice.  Out: processed carbohydrates and added sugar.  In: fat and protein, especially the animal-flesh kind. Those are some of the biggest takeaways from the new — and newly inverted — food pyramid announced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earlier this month.  While […]

This Is My No. 1 Recommended Vanguard ETF to Buy in 2026

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