Mia de Graaf is a deputy executive editor at Business Insider, based in New York City. Mia oversees health coverage and long-form stories about life and culture. She is also the anchor of Business Insider's video series, Ultra Processed Life.
Mia speaks English and Spanish. As a journalist, she has covered news, politics, law, science, healthcare, wellness, and culture. Previously, Mia reported for The Guardian, The Economist, The Daily Mail, and Huffington Post, among others.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ordered food companies to remove petroleum-based food dyes by 2027. Here's the science linking dyes to ADHD, cancer, and other health issues.
Ultraprocessed foods that can be detrimental to your health are often disguised with seemingly-healthy labels — here's how to spot them.
President Donald Trump recently said he would end daylight-saving time, to the chagrin of the golf industry. Now, he is walking back his comments.
The rising rate of colon cancer in young people can't be caused by diet alone, doctors say. Microplastics, sleep, and antibiotics may play a role.
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2025-01-16T15:23:46Z
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After more than 30 years, the FDA is banning Red No. 3 in food products. But why did it take so long to ban a dye with known links to cancer?
Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives a cherry hue to candies, sodas, and some medications, has been linked to cancer in some animal studies.
Wildfire smoke is made up of tiny particles that can enter our airways, causing health effects like heart and lung inflammation.
The US surgeon general cited four studies to back up his new advisory, warning that alcohol is an underappreciated cancer risk.
Bernie Sanders told Business Insider why he is taking on ultra-processed food, and where he sees common ground with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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2024-12-05T22:05:16Z
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In an exclusive interview with Business Insider's Mia de Graaf, Sen. Bernie Sanders talks about his push to improve labeling on ultra-processed foods across the US.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders is finding areas of common ground with President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.
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2024-10-19T14:08:02Z
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About 70% of kids' foods are ultra-processed, and that includes items for babies and toddlers. Why are so many foods made for children so unhealthy?
Mammograms will now screen for dense breasts to spot hidden cancer. 40% of women have dense breasts, making cancer more likely and harder to diagnose.
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2024-09-05T13:28:19Z
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Bread has been a food staple across cultures for millenia. But today, most store-bought loaves contain way more than just flour, water, and yeast.
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2024-05-28T16:09:11Z
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Functional drinks claim to calm you down, boost your energy, or improve brain health. But are they actually worth it?
People are calling Zyn nicotine pouches O-Zyn-pic. But medical experts say using nicotine for weight loss could be a risky idea.
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2024-05-16T20:22:00Z
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The new strain of bird flu has infected more than 90 million chickens and has spread to cows, and even humans. Here's what you need to know.
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2024-05-02T13:57:19Z
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More teens and young adults are getting cancer than ever, leaving researchers scrambling for clues. Here's what we know and how to protect yourself.
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2024-04-30T17:35:17Z
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Marketing health foods is a multibillion-dollar business. But they may not be as wholesome as you think. Here's how to spot ultra-processed foods.
Gabrielle Union Wade, the producer of "The Idea of You" said she felt herself becoming invisible after a certain age, and that she is also the hottest she's ever been.