Author Archives: Stu Rose

‘Healthy’ Food Claim Rule Updated

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While many federal agencies are experiencing turmoil, the FDA has just updated their list of foods they label as “healthy.” Comments afterwards.

 

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White Bread Out, Salmon In:

FDA Releases ‘Healthy’ Food Claim Rule

 

Final rule is first update to “healthy” nutrient content claim in 30 years

 

by Shannon Firth,

Washington Correspondent,

MedPage Today

December 19, 2024

 

Salmon, low-fat yogurt, trail mix, olive oil, and eggs are among the foods that can now be called “healthy” under a final rule, opens in a new tab or window issued by the FDA on Thursday.… Keep reading

Coffee drinkers reap health boost

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Well, for all of us coffee drinkers, here’s some positive medical news, saying that a habit we enjoy is also healthier. Comments afterwards.

 

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Coffee drinkers reap health boost –

but only if they do it in the morning

 

Pre-lunch brewers enjoy lower risk of death, analysis

finds, but benefit vanishes among all-day drinkers

 

Ian Sample Science editor

The Gusrdian

8 Jan 2025

 

People who get their coffee hit in the morning reap benefits that are not seen in those who have shots later in the day, according to the first major study into the health benefits of the drink at different times.… Keep reading

Solving the Climate Crisis

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As car emissions are a major contributor to our climate problem, here are three unrelated reports about positive action now being taken to solve this crisis. One keys to individual action, one to corporate action, and one to government action. All report positive outcomes. Comments afterwards.

 

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‘Net zero hero’ myth unfairly shifts burden of

solving climate crisis on to individuals, study finds

 

Shifting responsibility to consumers minimises the role of energy

industry and policymakers, University of Sydney research suggests

 

Greg Jericho

Australian Associated Press

18 Jan 2025

 

It’s not unusual to see individuals championed as heroes of climate action, with their efforts to install rooftop solar and buy electric cars promoted as pivotal in the fight to save the planet.… Keep reading

Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk

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With an aging population, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia become more and more of a nationwide concern. Here’s a useful piece of research that can help each of us avoid the problem. Comments afterwards.

 

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40% of Alzheimer’s Cases Are Preventable —

Now You Can Reduce Your Risk, According to an Expert

 

Ally Mauch

Nice News

February 8, 2024

 

Previous research has shown that nearly 40% of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia cases may be preventable or delayed.… Keep reading

Consumer Reports: Money-saving E-cars

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Rather than various e-car pros and cons, I thought I’d see what Consumer Reports, a fact-based organization, says. I’m delighted to learn they’ve tested a huge number of e-cars, so I can share reliably-researched information. I’ll use two report sources then add comments.

 

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Consumer Reports … created a fact sheet with the latest analysis of how owning an electric vehicle (EV) will save the typical driver $6,000 to $12,000 over the life of the vehicle, compared to owning a comparable gas-powered vehicle.… Keep reading