The Health Risks of Alcohol, a Red Dye Ban and Commercial Space Flights

A report that was recently released by the Department of Health and
Human Services highlights the risks of drinking alcohol, even
moderately. The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of
the dye Red No. 3 in food and other products. Experts argue that
body mass index (BMI) is a flawed way to diagnose “obesity.” A
SpaceX rocket successfully brought two lunar landers into orbit—but
in another launch, part of a separate SpaceX vehicle exploded after
takeoff. Plus, Australia has another scary spider. Recommended
reading: – What to Know about the Ban on Red Dye in Foods and
Drugs  – Blue Ghost, a Private U.S. Lunar Lander, Launches to
the Moon  – People Who Are Fat and Healthy May Hold Keys to
Understanding Obesity  E-mail us at sciencequickly@sciam.com
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