Articles by Shari Barbanel
Common Sweeteners May Be Accelerating Puberty in Kids
Consuming certain sweeteners commonly found in foods and beverages may increase the risk of early puberty in children, particularly among those who are genetically predisposed, according to a study presented at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco, CA. The researchers found that consuming aspartame, sucralose, glycyrrhizin and added sugars was significantly ...
Dr. Joseph E. Pizzorno to Serve as Bastyr University Interim President
The Bastyr University Board of Trustees has announced that Bastyr University (Kenmore, WA) Co-founder and Founding President Dr. Joseph E. Pizzorno returns to the university to serve as its interim president following the departure of Devin Byrd, PhD. According to Bastyr, Dr. Pizzorno’s leadership comes at a critical time for the university, as the board ...
Ardmore Institute of Health Supports IFM in Helping Clinicians Address Chronic Disease
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has announced that Ardmore Institute of Health (AIH) has awarded it a $30,000 grant to accelerate the adoption of whole health and lifestyle medicine at academic institutions, helping up to 250 future clinicians implement equitable and preferred methods for preventing, treating and reversing chronic disease. For 11 years, AIH ...
EndurPro Launches Exclusive Practitioner Supplements at AANP
Endurance Products (Sherwood, OR), a division of Innovite and marketer of Endur brand dietary supplements, has announced the introduction of EndurPro, it exclusive practitioner supplement line. Powered by SmartMatrix controlled-release technology, this product line provides practitioners access to potent, clinically researched, next-level supplements for their patients. At AANP 2025, attendees were able to get a ...
NCMIC Announces the NaturoPath to Practice Awards
NCMIC (Clive, IA) has announced the launch of the NaturoPath to Practice Awards, a quarterly award program created to help naturopathic students offset the significant costs associated with their education—including tuition, books, rent, groceries and more. “We know that becoming a naturopathic physician is a huge financial commitment,” said Jackie Hellrung, senior naturopathic program manager ...
Ailsa Hichens, Nutritionist and Coach
Ailsa Hichens is a registered nutritionist and coach based in the United Kingdom with more than 10 years working in women’s health education. Her specialist area is in menopause and midlife health and her mission is to inspire real women living sometimes messy lives to create a life they love by eating and living well. ...
Vitamin C Flips the Skin’s “Youth Genes,” Reversing Age-related Thinning, Study Says
The skin acts as the body’s first line of defense against external threats. However, as we age, the epidermis—the outermost layer of skin—gradually becomes thinner and loses its protective strength. About 90 percent of the cells in this layer are keratinocytes, which originate from deeper layers of the epidermis and migrate upward, ultimately forming the ...
Danone Acquires The Akkermansia Company
The Akkermansia Company (TAC, Belgium) has announced that it has been acquired by Danone, a leading global food and beverage company. TAC’s founding scientists first discovered the biotic strain Akkermansia muciniphila MucT in 2004 and have since developed it using state-of-the-art technology. They clinically demonstrated its power to reinforce the gut barrier, reduce inflammation and counteract metabolic disorders such ...
Study Links Coffee Consumption to Lower Risk of All-cause Mortality
While you’re probably not pouring your morning cup for the long-term health benefits, coffee consumption has been linked to lower risk of mortality. In a new observational study, researchers from the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University found the association between coffee consumption and mortality risk ...
IFM Releases 2024 Impact Report Findings
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has released its 2024 Impact Report, highlighting a year marked by meaningful growth, expanded access and transformative partnerships that are shaping the future of functional medicine. “IFM’s achievements in 2024 reflect more than just numbers—they represent lives changed, systems improved, and a growing global movement toward personalized, root-cause care,” said Amy R. ...
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