Happy Health Wednesday!
We are nearly through the first month of the new year! In this week’s edition of our health newsletter, we share national news that directly affects our health.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- The Food and Drug Administration has banned a dye from U.S. food and drink products
- The right supplements can help meet health goals and fill dietary gaps
- Weight and the U.S. economy have a correlation, but why?
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Health Tip of the Day
Supplement with zinc to support immune function and help protect against respiratory infection. Fewer than half of older American adults consume enough zinc, which becomes more difficult to absorb as we age.
Latest Health News
What Products Contain Red 3 Dye, Just Banned by FDA?
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink. Here are some of the product categories where the dye is most likely to show up.
How Weight Loss Could Tip America’s Economic Scales
The obesity epidemic and economics have a direct connection to each other, especially when it comes to spending categories like healthcare, food, and fitness. One study places annual healthcare costs related to obesity at $173 billion.
A Beginner’s Regimen: The Power of Core Nutritional Supplements
Life Extension details which supplements are considered important in any regimen, how to pick out supplements that are formulated with safety and quality in mind, and how to best make vitamins and minerals work for you.
Find which supplements you may incorporate in your routine
Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here’s what may happen next. (AP News)
When you go to the supermarket, the boxes and cans of some of your favorite groceries are getting smaller and contain less product. Here’s why. (Tasting Table)
Janu-hairy? The movement encourages women to embrace natural body hair and challenge beauty norms. (Defender)
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