Every time you spray, wipe, and move on in seconds, you might be doing little more than polishing germs instead of killing ...

In an opinion piece, the US surgeon general likened a warning label for social media's health impacts to warnings about cigarettes. Here's what to know. Jessica Rendall Former Wellness Reporter ...

Understanding food labels has become a crucial skill in today’s world of processed foods and clever marketing. While convenient options fill our store shelves, the ingredients hidden within these ...

From flashy buzzwords to health claims, food labels can be deceiving. With this in mind, it’s important to take a closer look at what you’re buying at the grocery store. “The best thing you can do is ...

Food packaging is built to reassure shoppers. Certain words sound meaningful but often describe far less than people assume.

We’ve all seen the dietary information on the back of our chip bags and cookie boxes. But do we actually read it? For years, advocates have argued that our labeling system doesn’t give shoppers the ...

Many labels on fish oil supplements make unsubstantiated health claims, and products contain variable daily doses of EPA plus DHA, a cross-sectional study suggests. Overall, about 74% of more than ...

Health warning labels (HWL) are mandatory on tobacco products in several countries, including Australia, Canada, and the UK. In these countries, evidence suggests that image and text warnings can ...

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is urging for alcohol to carry a warning label that advises consumers about cancer risk. The surgeon general said alcohol is the third leading preventable cause ...

Climate change is affecting our food, and our food is affecting the climate. NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about the search for solutions. Sept. 28, 2024 update: California Gov ...

A new New York law mandates mental health warning labels on addictive social media features, allowing state enforcement and ...

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