Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets

Scientists are uncovering promising ways to track and improve brain health as we get older—think better diet, exercise, and proactive habits—instead of just treating problems after they arise. It’s not about miracle cures, but small, measurable steps that could add up to sharper minds later in life.

Editor’s Note: Forget the old idea that mental decline is inevitable. This research flips the script, showing we might have more control over our brain’s aging process than we thought. It’s a hopeful shift—not just for individuals, but for public health strategies aiming to keep people independent and engaged longer.

A major investor in Avadel Pharmaceuticals, ASL Strategic Value Fund, is pushing for a complete board shakeup, arguing the narcolepsy drugmaker should explore selling the company. They want Avadel to bring in investment bankers to weigh options—escalating tensions between shareholders and leadership.

Editor’s Note: When a big investor calls for a board overhaul, it’s usually a sign things aren’t working behind the scenes. In this case, ASL seems to think Avadel could be more valuable under different leadership—or even as part of another company. For patients and employees, this kind of pressure could mean uncertainty ahead, but it also signals that investors see untapped potential in the business.

The health debate over seed oils—like canola, soybean, and sunflower oil—is heating up after Health Secretary RFK Jr. called them "poisoning Americans." But scientists and nutrition experts are pushing back, saying there’s no solid evidence to support such extreme claims. It’s another chapter in the confusing back-and-forth over what’s actually good or bad for our diets.

The UK government is pushing supermarkets to make healthier food options more attractive to shoppers as part of a broader strategy to tackle obesity. Instead of just stocking nutritious items, stores are being encouraged to present them in ways that compete with junk food—think better placement, promotions, or packaging.

This opinion piece calls out RFK Jr. for spreading dangerous misinformation about vaccines, arguing that his unfounded claims threaten public health progress—especially for vulnerable kids who rely on immunization programs. The author frames vaccines as one of America’s greatest public health achievements and warns that undermining trust in them could have global consequences.