‘People should aim to get a variety’: the pros and cons of popular protein sources ^9.3%

The Guardian - By Sarah Sloat - 5/19/2026, 4:00 PM

Appeal to Authority 39.3% - Negativity Bias 12.9% - Indoctrination 11.7%

Do you think you’re not getting enough protein? Debbie Fetter, an associate professor in nutrition at the University of California, Davis, likes to ask her students this same question. In a lecture hall of more than 500 people, “almost every hand shoots up”, she says. Protein is top of mind for consumers. A 2024 survey of 3,000 Americans... more

‘Strong evidence’ of lowered dementia risk: the benefits of shingles vaccination ^53.2%

The Guardian - By Sarah Sloat - 3/17/2026, 4:00 PM

One in three people in the US get shingles. Despite this, US vaccination rates remain low – about 35% of adults over 60, consistent with overall vaccination trends. “We have a vaccine that works really well,” says Dr Andrew Wallach, ambulatory care chief medical officer at NYC Health + Hospitals. “But there is a lot of what I call... more