Autor: Al Punto Hoy from ANASTACIO ALEGRIA

In a world filled with wellness trends and social media «superfoods,» it’s easy to believe that certain products can give your body an instant shield against illness.Many brands use terms like immune-boosting foods or super supplements to attract health-conscious consumers, but what truly supports the immune system comes down to evidence-based nutrition. Understanding the line between science and marketing claims is essential for building real, lasting health.What Are Immune-Boosting Foods, Really?When people search for immune-boosting foods, they often picture colorful fruits, smoothies, or exotic herbs that promise to «fortify» the body.However, rather than «boosting» the immune system beyond normal function,…

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Seems as though investors are still rewarding sheer weight loss over tolerability in the obesity drug race. The FDA moved at a rapid clip with a new myeloma approval under its priority voucher pilot. Meanwhile, Moderna is trying to reset its future around oncology. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in…

As people enter their 40s, the body begins to experience natural changes, muscle mass declines, metabolism slows, and bones lose density. This makes strength training over 40 an essential part of maintaining health, function, and vitality.By incorporating simple resistance workouts that emphasize proper form and joint protection, adults over 40 can safeguard their strength, prevent injuries, and support an active lifestyle well into later years.Why Strength Training Matters After 40Muscle loss, medically known as sarcopenia, typically starts around the mid-30s and accelerates with age. Without regular physical activity, adults can lose up to 5% of muscle mass per decade.This loss…

In today’s healthcare setting, patients are increasingly looking towards complementary and alternative modes of treatment in addition to the conventional modes of treatment. Homeopathy is one such mode of treatment that has gained popularity because of the personalized modes of treatment and non-invasive methods. However, the question of whether it is the right choice for you or not is one that requires careful consideration and can be answered with the help of professionals and the role of homeopathic products online and homeopaths in Sydney.Understanding HomeopathyIn short, homeopathy is a type of medicine that is based on the enhancement of the body’s healing…

When you start a new practice or hire a new physician for your practice, most people think hiring or paying them is the biggest issue. However, that’s not true. In reality, the main issue in the revenue cycle management is the gap between hiring a new provider and receiving payment for their services. This issue is rooted in the credentialing process. Without getting your physicians credentialed, you cannot submit insurance claims for their services.Credentialing is often viewed as a mere compliance checklist, yet it functions as the primary gatekeeper of your organization’s revenue. If not done properly, it can significantly…

Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share the news with us, and we’ll share it with others. That’s right. Send us your changes, and we’ll find a home for them. Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming and going. And here is our regular feature in which we highlight a different person each week. This time around, we note that Artis BioSolutions hired Kate Broderick as chief scientific innovation officer. Previously, she was senior vice president of R&D at Inovio Pharmaceuticals. But all work and no play can make for a dull…

Generic versions of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster Wegovy and Ozempic medications could be mass produced for about $3 per person per month, a cost that could greatly widen access in low- and middle-income countries, according to a new analysis. After reviewing data for active pharmaceutical ingredients from the past two years, the researchers estimated a generic version of semaglutide — the key ingredient in the Ozempic diabetes treatment and Wegovy weight loss drug — could be made for $28 to $140 per person a year and then sold at low prices once patents expire this year in several countries. Specifically, patents…

Most people have experienced it. Dinner is finished, hunger is gone, yet the brain suddenly wants something sweet, salty, or crunchy. This familiar feeling explains why many people search for answers about food cravings after eating.The body technically has enough energy, so why does the desire for more food appear? Researchers point to a mix of biology, psychology, and environment. The science of food cravings shows that hunger and cravings are not the same thing. Hunger signals the need for calories, while cravings often reflect the brain’s reward system, habits, or emotional triggers.Understanding why we crave food when full can…

(This piece was originally published at Phenomenal World, in cooperation with the New York Policy Project.)  With the failure of Eric Adams’s last-ditch effort to stack the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB), Mayor Zohran Mamdani is now in a position to fulfill his promise to freeze the rent. The nine-member RGB sets maximum rent increases for New York’s million-plus rent-regulated apartments, determining rents for over half of the city’s renters. The RGB is tasked with balancing the interests of tenants and building owners, considering a wide range of factors including the cost of operating rent-regulated buildings, the cost of living for…

After nearly four decades of service to the Arctic research community, the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS) has now reached its sunset. This will be our final message to the community.On behalf of the ARCUS Board of Directors and all ARCUS staff, we want to thank you for the many years of collaboration, support, and partnership that made ARCUS possible. We have enjoyed working with this community immensely and believe that the goal of broadening participation in Arctic-focused research, education, and policy is still an important mission to achieve.If you would like to learn more about what led the…