Sports beverages help athletes perform better and nothing else
A proposal that would allow manufacturers of sports drinks to make health claims has sparked a spat with a health…
Its history shows the stakes when drug regulation is in flux
The FDA approved mifepristone over 20 years ago. It is used in combination with misoprostol to treat miscarriages as well as to induce about 50%…
Exploiting Caribbean islanders highlights colonial heritage of tourism
Now, competing Hulu documentaries and Netflix documents have recounted the events through the lenses of millennial culture, media coverage, and greedy “entrepreneurship.” But there’s…
Buddhism and the importance of caring for others and being celibate
Buddhist saints have been described as having the maternal compassion of a mother who is always there to feed, clean,…
Combo meals and discounts on fast food encourage us to consume more junk
Australians enjoy eating out, particularly fast food. A third of the household budget is spent on food that’s prepared outside of…
Cash remains king in Chile, but its days could be numbered
Despite global moves toward new forms of payment such as contactless and mobile transfers, the crisis in Chile highlights the…
Global Analysis Shows They Aren’t Well Signposted
National dietary guidelines rarely provide a direct answer to the question of what ultra-processed food is. Seven countries mention “ultra-processed…
The myth that rolling your own tobacco contains fewer additives
In my last column, I reported on the massive growth in Australians who have been rolling their own tobacco over the past…
Bonus obsession makes bankers miserable
The news that large banks are continuing to offer large bonuses has caused a new round of anger among the…
The pandemic had little impact on Canada’s legal cannabis sales
The increases were often blamed, despite a lack of evidence, on the COVID-19 pandemic and related societal disruptions. Many people were stuck alone…