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11/06 newsletter - Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere and could have many health impacts, researchers say

UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal

Health News Roundup

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere and could have many health impacts, researchers say: A class of chemicals –– likely in products all over many homes in the United States –– could be impacting your hormone health. The question is how worried should people be about these endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as phthalates, BPA or bisphenol A, and brominated flame retardants?

UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal: Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke began its journey through Parliament on Tuesday. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would also bar smoking and vaping in some outdoor spaces such as playgrounds and the entrances to schools and hospitals.

Nutrition Corner

Annoying bush or healthy tea? Yaupon can be both: Long before Earl Grey, Darjeeling and oolong reached our shores, there was yaupon. Tea brewed from the leaves of the yaupon holly has been part of the North American diet for more than 1,000 years, consumed by Indigenous tribes as a stimulant, a medicinal remedy and a ceremonial drink.

Shaping sustainable diets: U.K. study finds that smaller portions are key to reducing meat intake: In a recent study published in Nature Food, researchers from the United Kingdom used data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey to examine different patterns in meat consumption to determine the dietary pattern that contributed the most to reducing overall meat intake.

Recipe for The Day

Shrimp fettuccine alfredo comes together quickly, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights; but there are a few tricks that turn it from a reliable standby into something that everyone will crave. Food Network Kitchen’s recipe developers share their tips for making picture-perfect fettucine alfredo with shrimp at home — all in less than 30 minutes.

Lifestyle & Fitness Focus

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