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Eating Red Meat Increases Risk for Dementia

Steak, hamburgers, beef ribs and hot dogs are bad for the aging brain. Folks who eat lots of red and processed meat are more likely to develop dementia, researchers reported. Eating more than one serving of red meat a day – 3 ounces, about the size of a bar of soap – is… Read Full […]

Published on January 16, 2025

Products That Contain Red 3 Dye

The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink. The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral medications decades ago because a study showed it caused cancer when eaten by… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on January 16, 2025

FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Food Labels

Grabbing a quick snack might soon come with a little extra clarity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule requiring bold, easy-to-read nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage packages. These labels, which would highlight content of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on January 15, 2025