SlimQuick class action claims weight loss supplement is unsafe, ineffective

Consumers claim in a new class action lawsuit that WellNX Life Sciences falsely advertised SlimQuick weight loss supplements as safe and effective.

(Photo Credit: Artem Krupetskiy / Shutterstock) SlimQuick class action lawsuit overview: WHO: Consumers filed a class action lawsuit against Platinum US Distribution Inc., WellNX Life Sciences Inc. and WellNX Life Sciences DR Inc. Why: The plaintiffs allege the company falsely advertise their SlimQuick weight loss supplements as safe and effective. where: The SlimQuick class action … Read more

Ingredion and Holobiome map the gut microbiome to unlock targeted health benefits

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Ingredion has partnered with Holobiome to use AI and a database of two million bacterial genomes to predict how specific ingredients will interact with human health before clinical trials. Research extends beyond digestion to explore how sweeteners, plant proteins, and texture solutions affect the gut-brain axis, including sleep and mental health. This data-driven insight allows … Read more

A new tool identifies harmful nutritional misinformation and evaluates potential risks

A new tool identifies harmful nutritional misinformation and evaluates potential risks

A new tool that not only identifies diet and nutrition misinformation online but also assesses the risk of content for potential harm has been developed by a UCL research team. Unlike existing tools, which offer a binary assessment of whether the content is ‘true’ or ‘false’, this first-of-its-kind tool addresses misinformation that is not blatantly … Read more