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Using personal care products during and after pregnancy can increase exposure to toxic chemicals

For people who are pregnant or nursing, more use of personal care products is associated with higher detectable levels of synthetic chemicals known to have adverse health effects, a new study found. The study found that using personal care products like nail polish, makeup and hair dye while pregnant or lactating is associated with significantly […]

Published on November 12, 2024

Cholesterol Fluctuations May Signal Dementia

A new study has discovered that large fluctuations in cholesterol levels may be a silent predictor of an increased risk for dementia. The six-year study included 10,000 people from Australia and the U.S. in their 70’s. The researchers found that men and women with stable… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on November 12, 2024

Why health and price, not sustainability, drive US meat consumption choices

Environmental sustainability isn’t a major factor influencing meat consumption decisions for most Americans, despite increasing awareness of the climate impacts of red meat production, according to researchers. 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 […]

Published on November 12, 2024