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California Proposes Seal for Non-Ultra-Processed Foods
Health & Wellness3h ago

California Proposes Seal for Non-Ultra-Processed Foods

California wants to help shoppers identify healthier foods with a simple front-of-package seal showing which products aren't ultra-processed. The voluntary label could change how Americans eat by rewarding companies that make healthier choices easier.

STAT News2 min read
Doctor Revisits Food System Reform as Nation Pays Attention
SolutionsFeb 11

Doctor Revisits Food System Reform as Nation Pays Attention

Dr. Mark Hyman is re-releasing his book on fixing America's food system, this time finding a receptive audience. Six years after his ideas fell flat, growing concern about chronic disease and food quality has people ready to listen.

Mens Health2 min read
Government AI Tool Critiques Its Own Food Pyramid
InnovationFeb 11

Government AI Tool Critiques Its Own Food Pyramid

The FDA's new nutrition website features an AI chatbot that openly questions the science behind the government's controversial food guidelines. When asked if the pyramid is backed by quality research, the tool points out contradictions with established evidence.

STAT News2 min read
Cutting Salt in Bread Could Prevent 100K Heart Attacks
Health & WellnessJan 31

Cutting Salt in Bread Could Prevent 100K Heart Attacks

Tiny reductions in the salt content of everyday foods like bread and takeout could prevent over 125,000 heart attacks and strokes in Europe without anyone changing what they eat. Two new studies show how tweaking recipes behind the scenes could save thousands of lives.

Health Daily3 min read
Hong Kong Approves Dog-Friendly Restaurants by Mid-2026
Acts of KindnessJan 29

Hong Kong Approves Dog-Friendly Restaurants by Mid-2026

Hong Kong is lifting its decades-old ban on dogs in restaurants, with the first pet-friendly dining spots expected to open by mid-2026. The move aims to tap into the city's booming pet economy, serving over 240,000 households with furry family members.

South China Morning Post2 min read
France and UK Cut Food Salt, Prevent Thousands of Deaths
SolutionsJan 26

France and UK Cut Food Salt, Prevent Thousands of Deaths

Two countries quietly reduced salt in packaged foods and could prevent over 100,000 heart problems in 20 years. Small changes in what manufacturers add to our food might save thousands of lives without anyone noticing a difference in taste.

Google News - Health2 min read