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About Emily Monaco

Emily Monaco is a food and culture writer based in Paris. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the BBC, Vice, and EatingWell, among others. You can find her on Twitter @Emily_in_France and on Instagram @Emily_in_France.

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Image of a pesticide applicator spraying potentially cancer-causing pesticides on a field.
August 18, 2026
Yet another bit of disappointing news when it comes to pesticides and our health. In early August, legislators voted down…
Image of small plants growing out of soil, with someone watering the plants.
August 11, 2026
In contrast to the science, Trump's EPA has nixed a risk assessment that would end the practice of using biosolids…
fresh tomatoes and herbs are part of an anti-inflammatory diet that could help prevent alzheimers
August 6, 2026
Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet has great benefits for brain health, and a new study suggests it could actually reduce risk…
Image of a large field of wheat crops with a tractor in the distance, potentially spraying herbicides.
July 27, 2026
GMO wheat HB4 has been approved, but consumers are asking General Mills and other companies to commit to excluding it…
Image of a middle-aged women with her friends on vacation, smiling at the camera.
July 20, 2026
If you’re concerned about cognitive decline as you age, there are things you can do that are within your control. 
Image of a bowl filled with salmon, dill, fennel, grapefruit, and more.
July 7, 2026
A new study is shining a light on what goes on in our bodies to answer the question: why is…
Image of a large judicial building with classic columns, shot from the ground up.
June 29, 2026
Numerous Roundup lawsuits have accused the German company of failing to warn users about the product’s risks, and now the…
Collage of several images of Xtrema pure ceramic cookware pieces shown with different dishes.
June 17, 2026
What ceramic-coated cookware really is, how to avoid, how it differs from pure ceramic, what happens as coatings wear down,…
Image of a hand pouring water from a metal kettle into a coffee pour-over set-up, resting on a wooden plank with brown cookies alongside it.
June 15, 2026
Is coffee good for you? This new research saw caffeine expand the lifespan of yeast cells — suggesting it could…
A collaged image of six different summer produce items against punchy backgrounds including blueberries, mangoes, and corn.
June 10, 2026
As you go grocery shopping, what fruit is in season right now? Do I need to splurge on organic? Let…