Health topic
Nutrition
Food access, movement, weight health and the everyday habits that protect long-term health.
The number
19M
People living in U.S. food deserts
Why it matters
Healthy eating is an access problem before it is a willpower problem.
- Swap, don't subtract
- Read sodium before sugar
- Cook once, eat three times
- Use campus and community pantries
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Addressing the Commercial Influences on Children's Nutrition and Long-Term Health
Commercial food marketing and systemic food access challenges continue to shape dietary habits and long-term health outcomes for youth in Black communities.
September 29, 2026 · Source: African American Voice
Nutrition & Fitness
Risks Rise as Illicit Black Market for Unapproved Weight Loss Compound Retatrutide Expands
Physicians warn against purchasing unapproved metabolic compounds online as illicit markets exploit the rising demand for weight-loss medications.
September 29, 2026 · Source: Futurism
Nutrition & Fitness
Eli Lilly Files Lawsuits Against Sellers of Illicit and Unapproved Obesity Drugs
Eli Lilly takes legal action against illicit sellers of experimental obesity drugs amid rising safety concerns for vulnerable patient populations.
September 29, 2026 · Source: NDTV Profit
Nutrition & Fitness
Rising Demand for Unapproved Obesity Drugs Highlights Deep Health Disparities
High costs and prescription shortages are driving consumers toward unregulated weight-loss products, posing heightened public health risks for Black communities.
September 22, 2026 · Source: axios.com
Nutrition & Fitness
Pharmaceutical Crackdown on Illicit Obesity Drugs Highlights Barriers to Safe Metabolic Care
As counterfeit vendors target next-generation weight-loss medications, public health advocates highlight the safety risks for Black communities facing barriers to metabolic care.
September 22, 2026 · Source: The Republic News
Nutrition & Fitness
OS Nutrition to Relaunch Gotterpuls Blackout Edition Pre-Workout Supplement
Sports nutrition brand OS Nutrition plans to re-release its Gotterpuls Blackout Edition pre-workout supplement, highlighting the importance of consumer safety and cardiovascular health education.
September 22, 2026 · Source: Stack3d
Nutrition & Fitness
Entrepreneur Ashley Kirk Redefines Black Nutrition Through Culturally Grounded Wellness
Entrepreneur Ashley Kirk is transforming wellness by delivering culturally relevant nutrition and fitness solutions tailored for Black communities.
September 22, 2026 · Source: The Sacramento Observer
Nutrition & Fitness
Lilly Files Lawsuits to Halt Illicit Sales of Unapproved Weight-Loss Compound Retatrutide
Eli Lilly has launched legal action against unauthorized online vendors selling unapproved versions of its experimental obesity drug, raising safety concerns for patients seeking metabolic treatments.
September 1, 2026 · Source: BioPharma Dive
Nutrition & Fitness
How Plain Black Coffee Supports Metabolic Health and Fat Oxidation
Nutritionists highlight how plain coffee can support metabolism, offering an accessible habit with implications for community metabolic health.
August 8, 2026 · Source: Diario AS
Nutrition & Fitness
Unlocking the Science of Diet: New Study Examines the Complexities of Human Nutrition
A groundbreaking nutrition study tracks individual diets and metabolic responses to develop precise evidence-based health recommendations.
August 8, 2026 · Source: North Carolina Health News