In 2024 the FDA revised the definition of "healthy" for food packaging and proposed an icon. A 2023 study found that an FDA-style healthy icon increased selections and the price shoppers were willing to pay.
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A new analysis of a large US trial suggests vitamin D supplements might delay progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes for people with certain vitamin D receptor gene variations. Researchers warn against taking high doses without medical advice.
New research finds that PFAS chemicals in products and contaminated drinking water can reduce antibody production in adults, making the immune response to a new virus weaker. The study highlights risks for some groups and supports water regulation.
Researchers at University of Rochester Medicine report that antibiotics given to newborns can alter gut bacteria and reprogram lung immune cells in mice and humans. These changes can last into young adulthood and may affect breathing.
A new study examined 150 hair products labeled “Target Clean” from a Target store in South Los Angeles. Researchers compared ingredient lists with the EWG database and found many products still pose moderate health hazards.
Online communities on platforms like Xiaohongshu use codes and posts that normalise strict eating and extreme thinness. Research shows more Chinese teenagers now show signs of eating disorders and experts say removal of posts is not enough.