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MAHA Report

June 2, 2025 - Special Edition

The release of The MAHA Report–Make Our Children Healthy Again: Assessment has generated a tremendous amount of headlines, as well as considerable confusion. Since there are more than enough people and organizations opining on the report, we’ll spare you our thoughts.…

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Weight of Evidence

May 19, 2025 - Everyday Toxicology Ingredient Safety Risk Risk Perception Science Vs. Sensation Trending

If you’ve ever wondered how scientists decide whether an ingredient is safe to eat, use, or breathe in, especially when different studies say different things, you’re not alone. One term experts often use is “weight of evidence.” But what does that…

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What’s the risk? Synthetic vs natural chemical ingredients

May 5, 2025 - Chemophobia Ingredient Safety Risk Risk Perception Trending What's The Risk?

We see continued conversations about synthetic food ingredients, but what are they, and how do they differ from natural ones? In this post, we look at synthetic vs natural ingredients. Top Takeaways: Every ingredient is a chemical, even natural ones like water…

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GRAS Loophole?

April 7, 2025 - Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective (GRASE) In The News News Regulation Trending

Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services leadership has suggested that the GRAS process needs to be changed. In this post, we provide context to help you better understand what GRAS is and isn't. Top Takeaways: GRAS stands for Generally Recognized…

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Community Request – Diacetyl

March 31, 2025 - Community Request Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Ingredient Safety Trending

In this community request, we look at diacetyl, a compound that’s caused safety confusion. Top Takeaways: Diacetyl is safe for ingesting in food and beverages. Some vape and e-cigarette liquids contain diacetyl. You should avoid inhaling diacetyl in all forms. What is diacetyl? Diacetyl…

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In the news – Toxic cookies?

March 17, 2025 - In The News News Risk Perception Science Vs. Sensation

We’ve seen concerns about the safety of Girl Scouts cookies making the rounds in the news. In this post, we explore the claims around toxic cookies.

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Preservative tBHQ

March 10, 2025 - In The News Ingredient Safety News Preservatives Product Ingredients Risk Science Vs. Sensation Tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ)

New research in part funded by CRIS, now live in Frontiers Immunology, discusses the preservative ingredient tBHQ. In this post, we look at tBHQ and its impact on immune systems.

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Trending – Understanding health, wellness, and medicine

March 4, 2025 - 101 Series Dietary Supplements Science Vs. Sensation Trending

Wellness and medicine all aim to improve health—but only one is backed by science. Here’s what you need to know. Top Takeaways: Health is your current state, wellness is behavior-based, and medicine is evidence-based. Wellness can support health, but it’s not a…

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Trending – Prebiotic Soda

February 24, 2025 - Probiotics & Prebiotics Trending

Prebiotic sodas are gaining popularity as a health-conscious alternative to traditional soft drinks. In this post, we explore prebiotic sodas. Top Takeaways: Prebiotic sodas contain fiber and offer a lower-sugar alternative to traditional sodas. Prebiotics feed existing gut bacteria, while probiotics introduce…

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In the news – Nanoplastics

February 17, 2025 - In The News

A recent study discussing nanoplastic accumulation in the body is making headlines. In this post, we look at the headlines and provide clarity. Top Takeaways: Nanoplastics found in human organs highlight the need for further study to determine if there are adverse…

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