In the Trump administration’s quest to “Make America Healthy Again,” there may be no bigger target than ultraprocessed foods. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s new health secretary, has cited “highly chemically processed foods” as a chief culprit behind an epidemic of chronic disease in the U.S., including ailments such as obesity, diabetes and autoimmune […]
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As the cosmetics and personal care industries continue to evolve at a rapid pace, scientific advancements and industry collaboration have never been more crucial. At the helm of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) in 2025 is John Carola, whose vision, Nexus of Science and Beauty, reflects the organization’s commitment to bridging cutting-edge
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US-based biotech company Debut has been making waves in the beauty industry with its innovations in biotechnology. After four years of research and development, it recently launched a biotech version of carmine – the bright pigment used in colour cosmetics across the globe that is traditionally made using crushed cochineal beetles. Last July, the firm
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BENGALURU, India — Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found. Switzerland-based air quality monitoring database IQAir analyzed data from 40,000 air quality monitoring stations in 138 countries and found that Chad, Congo, Bangladesh, Pakistan and India had the dirtiest air. India
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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah will become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox said he would sign legislation that bars cities and communities from deciding whether to add the mineral to their water systems. Fluoride strengthens teeth and
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HARTFORD, Conn. — Despite finding “improprieties” were committed by a prosecutor, the Connecticut Supreme Court on Monday upheld the murder conviction of a man found guilty of killing his wife in a case that drew wide attention because the victim’s Fitbit exercise tracker contradicted his statements to police. The justices ruled in a 6-0 decision
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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday in a case from Colorado to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children. The conservative-led court is taking up the case amid actions by President Donald Trump targeting transgender people, including a ban on military service and an end to
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Parafarmacia & Beauty in Milan city centre is the business’ first physical beauty retail store in Europe. The space features an “enhanced selection”, which the company said would be “progressively available throughout the year to online stores in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK.” Brands featured on the shelves include Eucerin, La Roche-Posay, Vichy,
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The US-based skin care brand announced the launch of the Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush, a tinted cheek serum, at their Glow Conference in January. This marked the brand’s further expansion into skin care-infused makeup category, which it calls its Glow Hues range. Speaking to CosmeticsDesign-Asia, Sarah Lee, co-founder and co-CEO, said the development was
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WARSAW, Poland — Polish abortion rights activists opened a center across from the parliament building in Warsaw on Saturday where women can go to have abortions with pills, either alone or with other women. Opening the center on International Women’s Day across from the legislature was a symbolic challenge to authorities in the traditionally Roman
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