Electronic cigarettes drastically reduce exposure to toxic substances from tobacco
A study by the Institut Pasteur shows that the vapour from e-cigarettes contains 99% fewer toxic compounds than cigarette smoke.
Time-restricted feeding: A tool to lose weight and improve cardiometabolic health
According to a study of obese people, time-restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, can help to lose weight and improve metabolic health, both when eating is limited to a 6-hour as well as 4-hour period.
Chile, an example of aggressive state intervention to combat the obesity epidemic
In response to the skyrocketing rate of obesity in the Chilean population, the authorities have imposed a law that severely regulates the promotion and sale of ultra-processed industrial products, especially among young people.
Plant-based meat substitutes reduce certain cardiovascular risk factors
Replacing meat with plant-based meat substitutes significantly decreases certain cardiovascular risk factors according to a randomized, controlled study conducted at Stanford University.