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Humans’ Hunger for Carbs Has Ancient Roots

Folks who struggle to reduce their carb intake might be able to blame ancient DNA still lurking in humans, a new study suggests. Humans carry multiple copies of the salivary amylase gene (AMY1), which helps begin breaking down starch in the mouth – the first step in… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on October 18, 2024

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