The Center for Science in the Public Interest and 23 other organizations and prominent
scientists are today urging the Food and Drug Administration to formally remove Red 3 from the list
of approved color additives in foods, dietary supplements, and oral medicines.
One in four people aged 65 to 74—and half of those 75 and older—have some degree of hearing loss. Yet less than one in five adults who need hearing aids actually wear them. That may soon change. On October 17, it became legal to sell hearing aids without a prescription. Here’s what to know about hearing loss, hearing aids, and what may protect your hearing.
Founded in 1971, the Center for Science in the Public Interest is an independent, science-based consumer advocacy organization with a record of accomplishments and a clear and ambitious agenda for improving the food system to support healthy eating. While we are proud about the impact our wins have made, we are aware that our policies and practices have historically not sufficiently centered health equity. This awareness motivated us to invest in organizational change work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in recent years.
A whole meal in a bowl is what I crave in the colder months. Grab a spoon and a seat next to the fire and dig in. For a vegan substitute for the parmesan cheese, sprinkle with nutritional yeast.
What can keep your ears in good working order? Limiting loud noise—from headphones, rock concerts, lawnmowers, power tools, etc.—is step one. But researchers are also looking for other ways to protect your inner ears.
In 2020, Americans spent about $55 billion on dietary supplements. That’s no surprise, given that roughly half of all adults take a supplement. What may be a surprise: Many of those people are wasting their money, and some may even be risking their health. Here’s how the industry keeps you buying more.
This savory Black Garlic Sauce is great drizzled on fish, chicken, veggies, or tofu. It’s potent, so you only need a tablespoon or so per 4 oz. of protein. It keeps for weeks in the fridge.
Coating the raw chicken in a mixture of cornstarch, soy sauce, and oil protects it from overcooking and imparts a stronger flavor and silkier texture. Ta-da!
