Health Policy

2 articles

Diverse individuals sharing a healthy meal, symbolizing the promise of food as medicine and community well-being.

Food as Medicine Initiatives Face Hurdles, But Promise Major Public Health Gains.

One study showed that consistent medically tailored meals led to a nearly 50 percent reduction in hospital admissions and a 16 percent drop in monthly healthcare costs.

Camila Roque·July 18, 2026

A hand holding a large fast-food soda cup in a drive-through lane at dusk, symbolizing the ineffectiveness of sugary drink taxes.

Food & Drink

Sugary Drink Taxes in Fast Food: The Ineffective Truth Everyone Ignores

Sugary drink taxes are often hailed as a simple solution to public health issues, but new research reveals their ineffectiveness in fast-food environments. Learn why these policies fail to change consumer behavior at the drive-through.

Camila Roque·April 3, 2026