New Study Shows Patient Preference for Medical Cannabis Products
New analysis of New York data finds considerable variability in patient product choice
Public Health
Warning Labels Could Help Customers Identify Hidden Sugar in Restaurant Menus
New research finds that added-sugar menu labels are desired and perceived as effective
Worldwide Mask Shortage and Pollution Concerns Addressed
Novel technology could be the key to safely reusing disposable face masks and limiting pollution concerns
Common Pesticide May Contribute to Global Obesity Crisis
Chlorpyrifos slows down the burning of calories in the brown adipose tissue of mice
Nutritional Value of Foods Static despite Targets on Calories, Salt, and Sugar
Voluntary reformulation policies to improve foods’ nutritional values found to be ineffective
Using Silicone Wristbands to Measure Air Quality
A study found that wristbands can measure exposure to a class of chemicals that can be harmful during pregnancy
Discrimination and Safety Concerns Barriers to Accessing Healthy Food
Due to COVID-19, interventions are needed to improve the accessibility of healthy food for young adults
Anti-Science, Partisan Tweets Could Flag an Outbreak
Study found that science denial and partisan views on Twitter indicated where the next COVID-19 outbreak could occur
More Older Canadians Willing to Get Flu Shot Following COVID-19
Twenty percent of 1,001 research participants aged 50 to 64 indicated they hadn't considered getting a flu shot, but were now more likely to due to COVID-19's impact
Organic Meat Less Likely to Be Contaminated with Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria
Analysis also uncovers meats from processors that handle both organic and conventional retail meat may be less likely to be contaminated with pathogenic bacteria