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Is that food really "carbon neutral"?

The world has to cut carbon dioxide emissions in half by 2030 to avoid the worst effects of climate change, says the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. And by 2050, we need to hit “net zero”—that is, emissions must be matched by removals from the atmosphere.

SustainabilityMarch 22, 2023Caitlin Dow, PhD
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Be wary of drug ads

Roughly two-thirdsof the 150 top-selling prescription drugs sold in 2020 had low “added clinical benefit” compared to existing drugs. (Those ratings come from France or Canada. The U.S. doesn’t rate drug benefits.)

Fact vs. FictionMarch 20, 2023
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Misleading food ads abound. Here are 7 of the latest.

You’ve gotta hand it to ad execs. They can turn a sugary snack into a source of “wholesome” energy or “real fruit.” Or reinvent processed meat as “healthy protein.” Or spin salt-laden refined grains as “real meals.” Here’s how not to fall for what they’re pushing.

Fact vs. FictionFebruary 23, 2023Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN
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A look at the evidence for collagen, CBD gumdrops, and 5 other pointless products

It never fails. You turn on the TV, start a new podcast, open a web browser, or walk through the supermarket, and you’re bombarded with ads pushing quick fixes to help keep you going in a demanding world: an immune boost here, a hangover cure there, a supplement for your hair or skin, or a little something to help you relax at night. What’s the evidence that these drink mixes, gummies, probiotics, and powders deliver on their promises? We took a look.

Fact vs. FictionJanuary 26, 2023Caitlin Dow, PhD
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Surprise! Supplement makers claim their products are effective against long Covid

It’s no surprise that in this confusing environment, with millions of patients desperate for help, some companies have taken advantage of how loosely dietary supplement claims are regulated to sell unproven long COVID treatments.

COVID-19September 21, 2022David Schardt, Peter Lurie, MD, MPH
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Can taking an omega-3 supplement prevent dry eyes?

“Omega-3 helps maintain healthy tears,” says Ocuvite Adult 50+ Eye Vitamin & Mineral Supplement. Can omega-3s cut your risk of dry eye disease?

Fact vs. FictionAugust 25, 2022
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CSPI Letter to New York State Legislature in Support of S7487B

CSPI supports the Predatory Marketing Prevention Act (PMPA), an important public health measure, and we support its goal of helping New York curb misleading food industry marketing.

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The more, the merrier?

When adults watched TV ads depicting a group of people eating, they responded more favorably and gave the advertised foods higher ratings than when the ads showed one person eating alone. (The researchers played the ads in random order.)

March 29, 2022
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April Fools! The latest label tricks

Eat healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and yogurt, say health experts. So food companies create processed foods that seem to fit the bill. In the supermarket, every day is April 1st.

Food LabelingMarch 28, 2022Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN
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The latest ad hype from companies selling health

Health sells. So ad agencies tap into—or amp up—the latest fads and fears about food. Want more energy, protein, or hydration? Avoiding carbs, gluten, or lactose? Should you avoid them? You can’t dodge the hype. But you can not fall for it. Here’s the latest crop.

Food LabelingFebruary 24, 2022Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Bonnie Liebman, MS
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