Alice Callahan

Leading Nutrition Scientist Departs N.I.H., Citing Censorship (Gift Article) Kevin Hall said his work on ultraprocessed foods has been “hobbled” under the Trump administration. Scientists have been raising such concerns for months.

My story about @kevinh-phd.bsky.social, nutrition and metabolism scientist at N.I.H., who felt compelled to take early retirement after experiencing censorship of his work under the new administration. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/w...

Covid’s Long-Term Effects on the Lungs, Gut, Brain and More Five years on, scientists are starting to understand how the virus can lead to long-term, sometimes invisible changes.

A Clearer Picture of #COVID19’s Lasting Effects on the Body.
Five years on, scientists are starting to understand how the virus can lead to long-term, sometimes invisible changes. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/w... via @nytimes.com @alicecallahan.bsky.social #LongCOVID

Are Ultraprocessed Foods Addictive? (Gift Article) The question has generated controversy among scientists. Here’s what we know.

Nice @nytimes.com story by @alicecallahan.bsky.social about ultra-processed food addiction and implications of our latest Cell Metabolism study led by @vdarcey.bsky.social. With comments from @danasmall.bsky.social Alex DiFeliceantonio and Ashley Gearhardt.

www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/w...