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The FDA is banning Red Dye 3. Are these next?
Special ingredients to make foods look delicious or give them a satisfying texture are common in the U.S.—even though they’ve been restricted or even banned in other countries. While some experts argue that U.S. law should change, others suggest that focusing on individual additives distracts from bigger issues in the American diet. Photograph by Marcelo Trad, Getty Images
‘Forever chemicals’ are hiding in your kitchen. Here’s where—and what you can do
Experts say that nonstick pots and pans—even those advertised to be free of the harmful chemicals known as PFAS—may still contain substances with unclear effects on your health. While it’s impossible to avoid PFAS and another forever chemical, BPA, entirely, you can limit your exposure. Photograph by EzumeImage, Getty
Nearsightedness is skyrocketing in kids. Sunshine can help.
Myopia—or nearsightedness—is on the rise, especially among children. Since the sun helps us produce dopamine, which regulates eye growth and keeps our retinas in shape, getting your kids to spend more time outside can help. But how much sunlight is necessary to promote good eye health?
Could carbohydrates enhance your digestive health?
Carbs generally get a bad rap, but resistant starches—a type of carbohydrate—can help reshape the gut microbiome and improve insulin sensitivity. Photograph by Tim Graham, Getty Images