Over time, regulations and guidelines change, ongoing research produces new results, and manufactures and retailers implement new practices. Unlike many publications, A Voice for Choice Advocacy is committed to keeping our articles up-to-date, so even if an article was written months or years ago, it includes the most current information available.
By Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LC EDITOR’S SUMMARY: For decades, eggs were blamed for rising cholesterol and heart disease, pushed aside in favor of processed substitutes and low-fat promises. But modern research tells a far more complicated story. Once feared as...
By Kirsten Steinman EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Emerging research suggests that early human access to nutrient-dense shellfish may have played a meaningful role in cognitive development—and oysters remain one of the most concentrated sources of brain-supporting nutrition...
Written by Carter TrentEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of daily life—including emotional support and mental health guidance. But as AI tools grow more human-like, concerns are mounting over...
By Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LC EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Medical history is filled with ideas once dismissed as implausible, dangerous or unscientific—until science evolved enough to understand what was there all along. From handwashing and organ transplantation to the...
Written by Sarah Campise HallierEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Circumcision remains a routine part of newborn care in many U.S. hospitals, despite declining rates and ongoing debate over its medical necessity. Its rise as a standard practice was...
By Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LC EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Matcha differs from other teas in both how it is prepared and how it functions in the body. Rooted in Zen practice and shaped through specific cultivation and processing methods, it concentrates compounds such as...
By Tracy Reilly EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Fascia is a continuous, dynamic network that supports your body’s structure, movement, and internal communication—yet its role has long been overlooked. From elasticity and fluid balance to sensory signaling and adaptation, this...
By Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LC EDITOR’S SUMMARY: The GRAS (“Generally Recognized as Safe”) designation was designed to streamline food safety, but over time it has evolved into a complex and often opaque process through which many ingredients enter the food...
By Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LC EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Plastic packaging is everywhere—and increasingly, so are questions about what it's doing to your health and the planet. Follow the story of how synthetic materials came to dominate the global food system, what...
By Sarah Campise Hallier EDITOR’S SUMMARY: The muscles of the mouth do more than support eating and speech—they help shape sleep, facial development and airway function over time. When these functions are disrupted, the effects can show up as jaw tension, poor sleep,...
By Jennifer Wolff- Gillispie HWP, LC EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Bayer’s removal of glyphosate from consumer Roundup products was widely viewed as a safety win. But emerging evidence suggests many replacement chemicals may pose equal or greater risks to human health and the...
By Kirsten Steinman EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Wearable technology offers a powerful idea: that your body can be measured, optimized and improved through constant feedback. But more information doesn’t always translate into better health. As self-tracking becomes more precise,...
By Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LC EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Cancer is often framed as a genetic accident, but a growing body of research suggests a deeper story—one rooted in metabolism, environment and the body’s internal terrain. The role of toxic exposure, mitochondrial...
By Sarah Campise Hallier EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Thermal paper receipts contain bisphenol compounds used in heat-activated coatings that allow receipts to print without ink. These chemicals, including BPA and BPS, can transfer to skin during routine handling, raising...
Written by Laura RoseEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Esterified Propoxylated Glycerol (EPG) is an engineered fat substitute designed to lower calories while preserving the taste and texture of traditional fats. Its growing use reflects a trend...
By Christina Hildebrand and Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Recent changes to childhood vaccination guidance have reopened questions about how public health decisions are made and what factors shape health outcomes over time. This examination places vaccine...
By Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LC EDITOR’S SUMMARY: From ancient ritual to modern research, frankincense has long been valued for its medicinal and spiritual significance. An exploration of the resin’s complex chemistry, its effects on inflammation and tissue...
By Sarah Campise Hallier EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Chocolate has moved from simple indulgence to a wellness symbol. It is now framed in scientific shorthand and health-leaning language that often outpaces the evidence. This lens follows how cacao becomes chocolate, why...
By Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LC EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Plant compounds aren’t decorative extras on your plate. They’re survival chemistry. The same molecules plants produce to defend against sun, environmental pressures and disease interact with human biology in...
By Tracy Reilly EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Your body doesn’t stop responding to your baby once pregnancy ends. Subtle exchanges continue through touch, closeness, feeding, sleep and emotional cues. Science is beginning to describe what many mothers recognize through...