Health and Wellness Writer
Jessica Rafaeil is a journalist and wellness writer specializing in therapeutic plasma exchange, sleep, nutrition, and alternative medicine. With over eight years of experience covering health trends, she has contributed to publications such as US Black Engineer and IT, Women of Color, Hispanic Engineer, Digital Journal, and Sway’s Universe. Jessica combines journalism with branding expertise to elevate the voices of health-focused brands while advocating for diversity and inclusion in media.
A new long-term animal study is reigniting debate over the safety of glyphosate, the world’s most widely used weed killer, after researchers found a significantly increased risk of cancer—including early-life leukemia—even at levels currently deemed safe by regulators. The study, published this month in Environmental Health, tracked more than 1,000 rats over two years and [...]
If you’re trying to reduce your toxic load, your grocery list is a powerful place to start. But as soon as you step foot in the grocery store – things start to get a little overwhelming. With the continuous rise in toxin exposure and a growing distrust in food labeling (looking at you, “organic”), the [...]
June is Men’s Health Month, and while the spotlight often lands on fitness and nutrition, there’s one invisible threat men rarely hear about: toxins. So, we're shifting the conversation to the importance of men's health detox. Plastics, grooming chemicals, and environmental pollutants are quietly disrupting testosterone, fueling brain fog, and accelerating aging in men of all [...]
For millions of Americans, golf is more than a sport. It's a way to unwind, socialize, and enjoy the outdoors. But beneath the manicured greens lies a growing concern: toxin exposure from golf courses may be quietly harming your health. A major new study published in JAMA Network Open (May 2025) has found a significantly [...]
Rice is a staple food in many households, but new research shows it could be silently harming the youngest members of your family. A new report by Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) tested 145 rice products from U.S. retailers and found that 100% contained arsenic, with more than one-fourth exceeding the federal limit for infant [...]
May 20 is World Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Arthritis Day, a time to raise awareness about the growing burden of chronic inflammatory joint diseases. These conditions—ranging from rheumatoid arthritis to systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis—affect millions globally and are often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. Understanding Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Arthritis Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks [...]
Each May, starting on Mother’s Day, National Women's Health Week reminds us to prioritize one of the most overlooked assets we have: our health. At MDLifespan, we believe women deserve more than basic care. You deserve science-backed tools to optimize your energy, resilience, and hormonal balance—not just for today, but for the decades to come. [...]
A proposed class action lawsuit is raising serious concerns about microplastics in food packaging, specifically Ziploc bags. The suit, filed in California federal court, alleges that Ziploc products shed microplastics into food during normal use, posing potential health hazards. According to USA Today, plaintiffs argue that SC Johnson, Ziploc’s parent company, failed to warn consumers about [...]
A Startling Discovery: Heavy Metals in Baby Formula A recent analysis by Consumer Reports revealed that many popular baby formulas may contain dangerous levels of lead, BPA, and other toxins. Out of 41 tested powdered formulas, 18 contained detectable levels of lead, a neurotoxin known to impair brain development in infants and young children. Even [...]