Nancy Shute
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Fast Food In The U.S. Has Way More Salt Than In Other Countries
Monday, April 16, 2012
Fast-food items in the U.S. are much saltier than the same items in Europe, according to new research. France and the United Kingdom had the least salty food overall.
Is That A Crushed Bug In Your Frothy Starbucks Drink?
Friday, March 30, 2012
Cochineal is a red dye made from a crushed insect native to Latin America. Some vegetarians are distressed that Starbucks uses the dye in some of its pink-colored food and beverages.
Kids Don't Mind If You Put Veggies In The Cake
Friday, March 02, 2012
Kids surprised researchers at Columbia University by being just as happy with some treats even if they knew they had vegetables. The cookies were another matter, though.
To Avoid Brain-Eating Amoebas, Hold Your Nose
Friday, August 19, 2011
Brain-eating amoebas don't want to kill us; we just happen to be swimming in their rivers and ponds. An infectious disease expert says that holding your nose, and avoiding cannonballs, is one way to reduce the risk of infection while still being able to swim this summer.
Parsing The Details Of New Sunscreen Regulations
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration released new requirements this week for labels on sunscreen. The new regulations, which go into effect next summer, are designed to better protect consumers and their skin from the effects of the sun.