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By Chloe Reichel 1) The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a new format for nutrition facts. The design would prominently feature calorie count and serving size to clearly communicate the nutritional content of the…
By Chloe Reichel 1) Belgium’s recent vote to legalize euthanasia for children has drawn international debate and criticism. The law would allow terminally ill children to end their lives, provided that they have parental consent.…
By Chloe Reichel 1) On February 11, the FDA will launch its “Real Cost,” anti-smoking campaign. The $115-million campaign is geared toward discouraging teenagers from smoking by emphasizing the “personally relevant” effects of smoking. 2) Lawsuits…
By Chloe Reichel 1) In developing nations, tobacco companies are trying to prevent regulation of their products. They claim that tobacco laws are in violation of trade treaties. 2) In a report released on Thursday,…
By Chloe Reichel 1) Following orders from FDA, 23andMe will no longer market genetic tests using health analyses. The company will, however, continue to sell genetic tests related to ancestry. 2) Families with children who…
By Chloe Reichel 1) Following the legalization of medical marijuana in Massachusetts, 100 groups have applied for dispensary licenses. No more than thirty-five licenses are available within the state. 2) The Organization for Economic Cooperation…
Video of the lecture is now available online. By Chloe Reichel Last Friday, Princeton ethicist Peter Singer joined Petrie-Flom for a lecture on “Ethics and Animals: Where are we now?” Singer began his talk with…
