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Food Companies Race to Replace Artificial Colors With Natural Alternatives
The push to remove artificial colors from U.S. foods is gaining speed, but making the change won’t be easy — or quick. Last week, U.S. health officials directed food companies to voluntarily phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes by the end of 2026. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called these dyes “poisonous compounds” that… read on > read on >
USDA Drops Plan to Limit Salmonella in Poultry Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has dropped plans to require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in chicken and turkey products, ending a Biden administration effort to reduce foodborne illness. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said last week that it was withdrawing the proposed rule, which had been in development for three… read on > read on >
Exposure Therapy For Peanut Allergy Effective In Adults
Adults with peanut allergies can be safely treated using exposure therapy to increase their resistance, new clinical trial results show. More than two-thirds of participants (67%) gained the ability to tolerate at least five peanuts without an immune reaction, researchers report in the journal Allergy. This is the first trial to test exposure therapy in… read on > read on >
Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Risk Of Early Death
The more ultra-processed food a person regularly eats, the higher their risk of an early death, a new evidence review has concluded. Each 10% increase in ultra-processed foods in a person’s diet increases their risk of early death from any cause by 3%, researchers reported today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. It’s estimated… read on > read on >
HHS, FDA Offer Timeline for Phasing Out Petroleum-Based Food Dyes
FDA to establish national standard and timeline for food industry to transition from petrochemical-based dyes to natural alternatives read on >
FDA Warns of Unapproved Hair-Loss Product Linked to Side Effects
A quick spray of medication might seem like an easy way to get thicker hair, but some folks say one sold online has left them battling sexual side effects, depression and even thoughts of suicide. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public about the risks. The FDA warning is about… read on > read on >
Urinary Incontinence Linked To Heart Disease Risk In Women
Women suffering from urinary incontinence might have a greater risk of heart disease, a new study says. Women who struggle with bladder control are more likely to have risk factors associated with heart health problems, including type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol, researchers reported in the Journal of Preventive Medicine. They also are more likely… read on > read on >
FDA Approves Dupixent for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Approval granted for adults and children 12 years and older who remain symptomatic despite antihistamine treatment read on >
Trump Administration Plans Ban on More Synthetic Food Dyes
The Trump administration is expected to take new steps to remove artificial food dyes from the U.S. food supply, officials say. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary are expected to share more details on Tuesday, CNN reported. This follows a major move by the U.S. Food… read on > read on >
