Month: March 2025

Collective future thinking at a time of geopolitical tension

People in many Western countries hold a dim view of their collective future, a negativity bias not universally shared but related to societal factors, such as country well-being, nationalism, and news coverage. An optimistic outlook should be cultivated to promote civic engagement and constructive policymaking at this time of geopolitical tension. Read Full Article (External […]

Published on March 13, 2025

Red Wine Does Not Protect Against Cancer

Red wine has been thought to potentially offer protection against cancer, given its high levels of the anti-inflammatory antioxidant resveratrol. But there’s no clear evidence that red wine lessens cancer risk, a new evidence review has concluded. In fact, neither red nor… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on March 13, 2025

USDA Ends School Program That Purchased Farm Food

The U.S. Agriculture Department is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers. About $660 million of that went to schools and childcare centers to buy food for meals through… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on March 13, 2025