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Shawn Foucher

Shawn Foucher is a lifelong Midwesterner firmly anchored to all the wonders of the Great Lakes region. He has worked in the media and communication industry for 20 years, both in news and marketing. Along with writing and editing, he also has experience in photography, graphic design and social media management. Shawn is the dad of two daughters, Lilah and Ella, and husband to wife, Amy. If he’s not on some adventure with his girls, he’s probably working on his house or hiding someplace quiet with a good book.

Posts from Shawn Foucher

COVID-19: Know your disinfectant

A microbiologist offers must-know instruction on cleaning. Here's a top tip: If you're spraying and wiping surfaces, it may be time to take a pause.

COVID-19: Heading out for groceries?

Sound strategies for in-store shopping—and how to safely process that produce and packaging.

COVID-19: Young folks, we’re in it together

That's the message from health leaders and the older generation as we seek to flatten the curve and save lives.

E-cig industry under scrutiny

Governments take action and health officials sound the alarm about a vaping epidemic among youth.

All in the genes

Now in its second year, the All of Us study marches onward to 1 million people—and genetics research is lighting the way.

Stay home and get care in minutes

ERs get busy as seasonal cases surge. An expert medical team directs patients to a better, more convenient option.

‘There’s no one magic activity’

But studies show you can slow the progression of dementia. Here's what you should do to ensure long-term brain health.

Cómo hacer sentido de las pomposas dietas

Las dietas altas en proteína pueden ayudarle a bajar de peso en forma rápida, pero no son un plan sostenible—y podrían ser peligrosas.

Make sense of highfalutin’ diets

Diets high in protein can help with rapid weight loss, but they aren't sustainable plans—and they might be dangerous.

Un análisis granular

La FDA pospone la fecha para dar a conocer etiquetas de información nutricional—pero eso no debería ser un impedimento para que revise los contenidos de azúcar en sus compras.

Tiny bellies, big battles

Your kids love to load up on sugar. Some simple approaches can help put food in its proper place.

A granular analysis

The FDA has extended its timetable for the Nutrition Facts label rollout—but that shouldn't keep you from taking a closer look at the sugar content in your purchases.