By Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM Published: October 6, 2026 Main Facts: The Prescription Paradox Modern healthcare systems globally face an unprecedented crisis of chronic, lifestyle-driven illness. Conditions such as type 2 diabetes, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and obesity continue to drain trillions of dollars from public and private health budgets.…
By Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM Published: October 1, 2026 (Updated: September 30, 2026) For centuries, fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) has occupied a humble, unassuming place in the global culinary landscape. Revered across South Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines, these golden-brown, amber-colored seeds impart a distinct, maple-like aroma and a…
By Paul Clarke Published: September 24, 2026 Photography by John Valls As thousands of bars and hospitality venues worldwide roll up their blinds, polish their glassware, and prepare to shake, stir, and pour for the annual global celebration known as Negroni Week, an estimated gazillion variations of the iconic red…
Main Facts The constant influx of innovative coffee equipment entering the global market has long left enthusiasts searching for expert curation. To address this, Sprudge launched its flagship editorial initiative—Coffee Gear—designed to regularly spotlight the most compelling, high-performance, and beautifully engineered apparatuses from both industry giants and boutique creators alike.…
Main Facts: The Growing Disconnect Between Cancer Approvals and Patient Survival As the United States approaches 2030, epidemiological projections indicate that the annual burden of new cancer diagnoses will skyrocket by 45%, surging from 1.6 million to an estimated 2.3 million cases every year. This sobering milestone forces a critical…
NEW YORK — In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary home cooking, few culinary voices carry the weight, warmth, and reliable ingenuity of Deb Perelman, the creative force behind the globally adored food blog and brand Smitten Kitchen. Known for meticulously testing recipes in her notoriously compact Manhattan kitchen, Perelman has…
LAV HORECA has officially launched two of its most ambitious professional glassware lines to date: Modena and Salerno. Built upon a shared structural silhouette yet offering distinct tactile and visual personalities, these collections are engineered specifically to meet the rigorous, multifaceted demands of today’s global hospitality industry. Available in both…
Main Facts In the vast landscape of culinary blogging, few recipes achieve genuine legendary status. Among them is the quintessential strawberry shortcake—a dessert that historically bridged the gap between heavy, biscuit-based winter pastries and light, refreshing summer fruit dishes. Recently, popular food writer and recipe developer Deb Perelman, the creative…
Long before the life-saving discovery of insulin transformed modern endocrinology, physicians fought the rising tide of diabetes with an unlikely weapon: a bowl of plain porridge. Today, modern nutritional science and a renewed focus on the gut microbiome are validating what early 20th-century clinicians called "magic." Recent clinical trials reveal…
By Global Health & Nutrition Desk Published: October 2023 Main Facts: The Great Electrolyte Imbalance In contemporary nutritional science, few statistics are as jarring as this: a staggering 99.99% of Americans fail to hit the combined daily targets for sodium and potassium intake. According to recent public health data, roughly…
