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Scaling Back: A New Policy Disagreement Between Clinton and Sanders: Soda Taxes

Is a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages an admirable way to improve public health, or a regressive measure that hurts the poor? The left is divided. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in […]

Published on July 13, 2017

Public Health: You’d Be Surprised at How Many Foods Contain Added Sugar

Because of an F.D.A. labeling change, many consumers will learn that added sugars are in many products generally thought to be healthy. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science […]

Published on July 13, 2017

Well: Direct-to-Consumer Lab Tests, No Doctor Visit Required

Firms promise to help consumers spot metabolic red flags. Critics say the services persuade healthy people to seek unneeded treatment. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the […]

Published on July 13, 2017