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1 week ago | 
statnews.com | Alexa Lee |Allison DeAngelis |Elizabeth Cooney
This is the online version of our BIO 2025 newsletter. Get more BIO updates directly to your inbox by signing up here, and sign up for our morning biotech news roundup newsletter here. Hello everyone! Allison DeAngelis here, coming to you from Boston’s Convention and Exhibition Center, where I just did laps around the BIO exhibition hall in search of the special edition pin for this year’s conference.
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3 weeks ago | 
organicauthority.com | Alexa Lee
Breast cancer is the second most common female cancer in the U.S., after skin cancer — so we have good reason to be concerned about any risk factors. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is also on the rise, with incidence rates increasing 1% per year — a fact it attributes to lifestyle factors including excess body weight and reproductive choices1. And research seems to confirm this.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
statnews.com | Alexa Lee
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning! Today, we see a mixed reaction among conservative-leaning scientists following the Trump administration’s swift changes in federal health and science agencies, and we hear one idea on how Canada could respond to the new 25% tariffs.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
organicauthority.com | Alexa Lee
That maraschino cherry in your Manhattan may be your last — the FDA has finally banned the use of Red 3, a known carcinogen, in foods, beverages, and ingested drugs1. “At long last, the FDA is ending the regulatory paradox of Red 3 being illegal for use in lipstick, but perfectly legal to feed to children in the form of candy.”Dr. Peter G. Lurie, CSPI PresidentThis announcement comes more than 30 years after scientists first discovered the links between this common food dye and cancer in animals.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
organicauthority.com | Alexa Lee
You may want to rethink that cup of tea. New research shows that some tea bags could be exposing you to dangerous microplastics so tiny they can travel from the intestine into the bloodstream and even the brain. The presence of these tiny particles of plastic has been associated with a host of health problems.
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Dec 18, 2024 | 
statnews.com | Alexa Lee
As a young boy, Sam was used to people sharing their opinions on his body. Starting from the age of five, his parents frequently told him he was too skinny and that he needed to eat more. “Men need to be big,” he remembers his parents saying, so they could grow up and become providers for their families. It was the start of what would become a lifelong self-consciousness about body size for Sam.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
organicauthority.com | Alexa Lee
In the quest for healthier hair and glowing skin, the answer isn’t always moisturizers and hair masks — environmental factors play a pivotal role. Humidity levels, in particular, are crucial. When the air is too dry, it can lead to a number of problems, including rough skin, brittle hair, and overall discomfort. This is where humidifiers come into play. By adding moisture back into the air, quality Dyson humidifiers online can significantly enhance both skin and hair health.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
organicauthority.com | Alexa Lee
Looking for the best gifts in 2024 that are affordable, functional, and make it easy to whip up healthy meals? GreenPan is a staple in our kitchens. We love GreenPan because of their commitment to environmental stewardship, exceptional product performance, and avoidance of forever chemicals. It’s no secret that we’ve been longtime fans, but there’s good reason for our loyalty. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, not all cookware is created equal.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
psmag.com | Alexa Lee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pglE79xAGlAThis PS Pick originally appeared in The Lede, the weekly Pacific Standard email newsletter for premium members. The Lede gives premium members greater access to Pacific Standard stories, staff, and contributors in their inbox every week. While helping to support journalism in the public interest, members also receive early access to feature stories, an ad-free version of PSmag.com, and other benefits.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
organicauthority.com | Alexa Lee
Nonstick cooking spray might seem like your kitchen’s secret weapon, but it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. It promises easy cleanup and perfectly cooked meals, but sometimes it brings more drama than a reality TV show. Plus, you’ve spent all that time researching clean cookware options (or if you haven’t, check out our top picks!) — why cook with something that’s literally ruining your nonstick cookware?
