Sarah Thompson
Lead Science Editor
The Health News
Credentials
- 15+ years in health and science journalism
- Member, Association of Health Care Journalists
- Specializes in metabolic health and supplement research
About
Sarah leads the editorial review process at The Health News, making sure every piece of content meets rigorous evidence-based standards.
With a background in science communication and a deep interest in metabolism and nutrition, she bridges the gap between clinical research and everyday health decisions.
Areas of Expertise
Articles & Reviews (11)
Breathe Review: Can These Herbal Drops Actually Clear Your Airways and Support Lung Health?
Breathe is a liquid drop supplement designed to support respiratory health and clear airways using a blend of traditional lung-support herbs. With ingredients like mullein leaf, manuka honey, eucalyptus, and elderberry, it targets congestion, inflammation, and immune defense in the respiratory tract. We analyzed the formula, scientific backing, and user feedback to determine whether these drops deliver meaningful respiratory support.
DigestiStart Review: Can a TCM-Based Formula Actually Fix Your Digestive Issues?
DigestiStart takes a Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to digestive health, combining 11 classical herbs to target bloating, irregularity, and general gut discomfort. We dug into the ingredient research and real user feedback to see whether this East-meets-West formula lives up to its claims.
FitSpresso Review: Can This Coffee Supplement Really Boost Your Metabolism?
FitSpresso is a weight loss supplement marketed around the idea of a "7-second coffee loophole" — which in practice means taking a capsule before your morning coffee. Stripped of the marketing language, it's a blend of six natural ingredients (Chlorogenic Acid, Capsicum, L-Carnitine, Chromium, Banaba Leaf, and Panax Ginseng) that may support metabolism and energy when combined with caffeine. We looked at the ingredient research and real user feedback to see if it's worth the price.
JavaBurn Review: Does Adding This Powder to Coffee Really Help You Lose Weight?
JavaBurn is a tasteless powder you mix into your morning coffee that claims to boost metabolism and support weight loss. The idea is simple: enhance coffee's natural thermogenic properties with additional ingredients. We looked at the research behind the formula and real user feedback to see whether it actually delivers.
LipoVive Review: Can a Natural Supplement Really Support GLP-1 Hormones?
LipoVive is a supplement that claims to support GLP-1 hormone pathways — the same biological mechanism behind prescription drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. That's a big claim, and we need to be upfront: a supplement containing berberine and herbal extracts is not going to replicate the effects of injectable semaglutide. What we can say is that several of its ingredients do have published research on metabolic support, appetite regulation, and blood sugar management. We looked at the evidence and user feedback to see what's realistic.
Mitolyn Review: Can a Mitochondrial Formula Actually Help You Lose Weight?
Mitolyn takes a different angle on weight loss by focusing on mitochondrial health — the idea being that if your cells produce energy more efficiently, your metabolism works better. We looked at the ingredient research and user feedback to see if this approach holds up.
PrimeBiome Review: Does This Gut-Skin Probiotic Actually Deliver?
PrimeBiome takes an interesting approach to skin health by starting with the gut. The idea is simple — your microbiome affects everything from digestion to how your skin looks. We dug into the research behind its probiotic and botanical blend to see if this gut-skin angle actually holds up.
Renew Review: Can Better Sleep Actually Help You Lose Weight and Slow Aging?
Renew is a sleep-support capsule that goes beyond just helping you fall asleep. With ingredients like ashwagandha, 5-HTP, melatonin, and magnesium, it targets deep sleep quality while also supporting weight management and cellular repair. The premise is simple: better sleep leads to better metabolism, hormone balance, and anti-aging. We analyzed the formula and user feedback to see if this approach holds up.
Sleep Lean Review: Can Improving Your Sleep Actually Help You Lose Weight?
Sleep Lean takes an interesting approach to weight loss by focusing on sleep quality — the logic being that poor sleep disrupts the hormones that regulate hunger and metabolism. We looked at the ingredient research and real user feedback to see whether this nighttime formula lives up to its premise.
The Smoothie Diet Review: Is a 21-Day Smoothie Program Worth It for Weight Loss?
The Smoothie Diet is a 21-day meal replacement program that swaps out certain meals for smoothies made from fruits, vegetables, and protein sources. It comes with recipes, shopping lists, and a day-by-day schedule. We looked at the program itself, what users actually experience, and whether the results hold up after the 21 days are over.
Sugar Defender Review: Can These Liquid Drops Really Help Manage Blood Sugar Levels?
Sugar Defender is a liquid drop formula containing 24 natural ingredients designed to support healthy blood sugar levels. With compounds like chromium, gymnema sylvestre, and alpha-lipoic acid, it targets glucose metabolism from multiple angles. We analyzed the formula, clinical evidence, and user feedback to determine whether these drops deliver meaningful blood sugar support.