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By Steve Gibb
Frustrated by liars? Tired of how much misinformation spreads from podcaster bros, influencers and dubious sources? Wondering what you can do about it?
A recent University of Maryland conference found that misinformation is mistaken data and disinformation is intentionally misleading. Unfortunately, both
Continue Reading Push back on misinformation with science and evidence
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By Steve Gibb, MS
Science needs a publicist, and badly. How badly? One can only conclude from reading newspapers that false narratives are increasingly considered normal and acceptable. And we’re not talking about selective emphasis here but bald-faced untruths. Dishonesty is problematic not only because it’s disrespectful
Continue Reading Why science needs PR: Meeting the moment
By Wendelyn Jones
Significant resources have been invested in public health campaigns to reduce sodium intake to improve health, but dietary intake remains high, threatening safe eating habits.
Guidance from public health authorities indicates we should consume less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day, but Americans average 3,400
Continue Reading Is changing ingredients the best option to maintain safety and combat salty diets?
New research on hazards in low-moisture foods fills critical knowledge gaps and identifies cutting-edge decontamination tools. The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences hopes the study will empower food safety professionals to reduce risks in the foods and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
Because the persistence of pathogens
Continue Reading IAFNS presents new research on pathogens and low-moisture foods
