Researchers say they’ve identified 168 chemicals that may affect gut bacteria, substances that people can encounter in a range of everyday environments. Experts from the University of Cambridge published a study Tuesday in the journal Nature Microbiology that found many everyday substances can hinder the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, and it goes beyond pesticides. The scientists … Read more
What’s been added to your food could be subtracting from your life. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) — which often contain high levels of sodium, refined sugars, cholesterol-spiking fats and other lab-based ingredients — are believed to make up over 70% of the US food supply. A recent study linked exposure to UPFs to 32 poor health outcomes, including … Read more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Saturday prohibiting the sale of food containing four chemicals commonly found in cereals, candy and soft drinks. The four ingredients — brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye No. 3 — are already banned in the European Union due to research linking them to cancer, … Read more