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Why ‘normal’ labs aren’t enough: Closing the nutrition and lifestyle gap in prenatal care

Why ‘normal’ labs aren’t enough: Closing the nutrition and lifestyle gap in prenatal care

Why ‘normal’ labs aren’t enough: Closing the nutrition and lifestyle gap in prenatal care Ana was five months pregnant with her second child, and from the moment she sat down, she was visibly exhausted — not just physically but in that bone-deep way that comes from trying hard and

Snack orders surge as Americans turn to home cooking for the big game

According to Instacart’s 2026 Snacktime Report, orders for shelf-stable dips spike 227% during the week of the big game. Furthermore, demand for tortilla chips jump 106%, while salsa climbs 96%. This isn’t casual snacking but an event; one people prepare for at home. One week a year,

Student government calls on MSU to address the financial difficulties of graduate students

The Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU) passed a resolution on March 5 calling on MSU administration to address graduate students’ financial difficulties. The resolution, sponsored by At-Large Senator Gavin Thorson, states that MSU’s graduate assistants (GAs) receive inadequate stipends and struggle with food insecurity and the cost of

Eating ultra-processed food linked to reduced fertility in men

Eating ultra-processed food linked to reduced fertility in men

By Stephen Beech Men who eat bacon and sausages will find it harder to father a baby, suggests new research. Eating large amounts of ultra-processed food is linked not only to reduced fertility in men, but also to slower growth of babies in the womb, according to the findings.

Americans ditch traditional vegetables for bite-sized snack gardens

More than 20 million Americans planted a garden for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic to save money and have easy access to food. While not all of them stuck with it, home improvement company Frontdoor found 71% of the people they surveyed planned to continue gardening in

The return of the 3-ingredient dinner isn’t about laziness

A weeknight dinner can now come down to three items, not because home cooks have stopped caring but because the math around dinner has changed. Rising food costs, packed schedules and ingredient fatigue turn simple meals into practical solutions for households trying to get through the evening without overspending or

Farmers markets prepare for opening season as local food demand grows

A March 2025 study conducted by the University of Wisconsin finds 80% of Americans attend a local farmers market at least once a year. Forty-one percent hit the stalls six or more times a year, and dined at a local restaurant before they headed home. As more farmers markets