Regulation Gap Persists in OTC Eye Care Products
It’s been a bad year for over-the counter (OTC) eye care products and their consumers, with serial government warnings and company recalls of ocular washes, drops, tears, and ointment. And the current state of the OTC industry has U.S. ophthalmologists worried on two fronts, according to a viewpoint overview in JAMA Ophthalmology. “On one side, […]
Warning labels on restaurant menus reduced likelihood consumers would order high-sugar foods: But labels should be designed for higher visibility, researchers suggest
Added-sugar warning labels reduced the likelihood that consumers would order items containing high amounts of added sugar in an online experiment led by University of California, Davis, researchers. Menu labels can help inform consumers about the surprisingly high amount of added sugar in even the smallest sizes of soda or in unexpected items like salad […]
Three ways to reduce the carbon footprint of food purchased by US households
Most consumers want to make food purchases that are smart for their wallets, their health and the environment. And while switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet can lower one’s impact on greenhouse gas emissions, it may not be realistic or healthful for everyone. Now, researchers in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology report three ways […]