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September 24, 2026
Cornell Study Found Health Claims Often MisleadingResearchers analyzed 150,000 food products to determine if on-package marketing claims correlate with nutritional value.
September 23, 2026
Consumer Reports Delivered Petition to FDAThe organization submitted 115,000 signatures urging stricter oversight of food additives in processed goods.
September 23, 2026
Academy Launched Nutrition Training for Medical SchoolsThe initiative aims to improve patient health outcomes by integrating nutrition curricula into medical education.
September 23, 2026
Federal Health Officials Raised Protein Intake GuidelinesNew guidance recommends that adults consume at least 100 grams of protein daily for muscle and metabolic health.
September 23, 2026
HHS Diverted Minority Health Funds for Security CostsThe agency moved $12 million to cover protective details, leading to the cancellation of 16 health-related grants.
September 23, 2026
Indian Health Service Awarded Funding for NutritionThe program has provided $3.5 million to 14 organizations to increase access to produce and traditional foods.
September 22, 2026
Radiologic Group Opposed Federal Radiation Safety RulesThe American Society of Radiologic Technologists filed formal comments opposing two proposed Nuclear Regulatory Commission rules.
September 22, 2026
Probiotic Supplement Use Rose Sharply Since 2009A national study found that probiotic intake increased significantly among both youth and adults by 2023.
September 22, 2026
NNB and Axiom Foods Released Plant Protein ProductsThe companies have introduced a new plant-based protein platform and a di-leucine peptide ingredient for supplement use.
September 22, 2026
IFT Released Food Science Workforce White PaperThe Institute of Food Technologists published a new guide to address emerging food and nutrition security challenges.
