Younger adults are going public with their digestive problems. Experts say it’s mostly a good thing.

This article highlights the prevalence of IBS in younger adults, interviews Lauren Bell and a gastroenterologist to discuss the struggles and frustrations of digestive issues and how to address them.

Associated Press

2024 Aug 3

Household Composition, Income, and Fast-Food Consumption among Black Women and Men

This study explores the relationship between household composition, income, and fast-food consumption among Black women and men. The findings suggest that household income can interact with the number of children or older adults in the household, influencing fast-food consumption patterns, particularly for Black women with higher incomes and multiple young children and Black men with one school-aged child and lower incomes.

J Racial Ethn Health Disparities
2023 Jul 28

Rest Days Podcast: Guest Episode

In this guest episode of Rest Days, registered dietitian Maria Sylvester Terry, Certified Personal Trainer Lauren Leavell, and Lauren discuss public health nutrition, food access, and supporting local communities.

Spotify

2023 Mar

The article argues for the indefinite extension of universal school meal programs, highlighting the benefits of such programs in addressing child hunger and health disparities while also reducing administrative burdens for schools. It emphasizes that making these programs permanent could have a profound and lasting impact on students' well-being and educational outcomes.

Opinion: Universal School Meals Should Be Extended Indefinitely

Undark Digital Magazine

2022 Sept 01

In the realm of "Redefining Healthy Online and At The Clinic: 6 Inclusive Dietitians Who 'Get It," Lauren Bell, MPH, specializes in holistic gut health and employs TikTok to share her insights on food and identity, covering topics such as the stigmatization of cultural foods and the deep-seated origins of diet culture.

Redefining Healthy Online and At The Clinic: 6 Dietitians Who ‘Get It’

Healthline

2022 Jul 29