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WHO: Food Packaging Should Have Labels on Front About Health Impact

Packaged food and drinks should have easy-to-read nutritional information on the front of the products to help consumers make healthier choices, according to the first-ever World Health Organization draft guidelines that stopped short of recommending harsher warning… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on October 18, 2024

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Common in Tap, Bottle Water

PFAS “forever chemicals” can be found in drinking water around the world, whether it comes from a tap or a bottle, a new study warns. Ten specific PFAS chemicals were found in samples of bottled and tap water sourced from 15 countries around the world, researchers report. For… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on October 18, 2024

Standing more may not reduce cardiovascular disease risk, could increase circulatory disease, research finds

New research has shown that over the long-term, standing more compared with sitting does not improve cardiovascular health (coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure), and could increase the risk of circulatory issues related to standing, such as varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on October 18, 2024