Ashley Welch

Author

Ashley is a health and science writer and reporter. She was the Health Editor At Large for CBS News, as well as a Senior Media Relations Specialist for NYU Langone Health. Her bylines include CBSNews.com, Oprah.com, Newsday, Scientific American Mind, New York Daily News, Clinical Oncology News, VIVmag, Women's eNews, Our Town, West Side Spirit, Our Town Downtown, New York Press, New York Family Magazine, Riverdale Press, DNAinfo.com. She is currently based in Ireland.

The Latest from Ashley Welch

Are “whole grain” and “whole wheat” products healthy?

Nutrition

Are “whole grain” and “whole wheat” products healthy?

"Whole grain" and "whole wheat" appear on food labels from granola to cereal, but what do they mean, and are they actually good for you?

August 29, 2023

4 min read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

4 min read

How does melatonin affect metabolic health?

How does melatonin affect metabolic health?

The hormone most closely associated with sleep also seems to impact glucose and insulin. Here’s what we know.

February 18, 2022

7 min read

Murdoc Khaleghi, MD, Base Chief Medical Officer

7 min read

Six ways metabolic health impacts women’s health

Six ways metabolic health impacts women’s health

Here's how obesity, skin health, and other issues are fundamentally rooted in blood sugar dysfunction and insulin resistance.

November 15, 2021

11 min read

Dr. Molly Maloof

11 min read

Why fructose is bad for metabolic health

Why fructose is bad for metabolic health

Is fructose bad for you? Fructose is a natural sugar, but as an added sweetener, its metabolic impact can be severe.

April 28, 2021

8 min read

David Perlmutter, MD

8 min read

What is resistant starch and how does it impact glucose?

What is resistant starch and how does it impact glucose?

This special kind of starch that “resists” digestion has several health benefits and can be part of a blood-sugar-friendly diet.

March 15, 2021

6 min read

Stephanie Greunke, RD

6 min read