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While the wealth gap between rich and poor was growing before the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic recession it caused, the last year has been a boon for the world’s wealthy. Most billionaires added more billions to their personal fortunes, potentially increasing the equality gap even more. While the world’s working poor dream of economic …
Better Juice scales up commercialization of enzymatic sugar reduction juice technology
“We found a way to convert all types of sugar to other types of molecules that are not digested by our body,” Eran Blachinsky, PhD, founder and CEO of Better Juice, told FoodNavigator-USA. Better Juice entered a partnership with Brazilian juice manufacturer, Citrosuco, last year to deploy the sugar-reduction technology in the production of its …
Insurers Are Giving Consumers a Break Amid Pandemic
Many insurance companies are providing some needed assistance to consumers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Offerings vary depending on the insurer and the state. Broadly, though, the combination of regulatory and industry-driven efforts includes extended grace periods for payments, flexible payment options, auto-policy premium refunds, increased reliance on online applications and digital signatures, extended time periods …
Skin Protection May Offer Surprising Benefits for Overall Health
A growing body of research suggests that skin may play a bigger role in fueling chronic disease and age-related illness than previously understood A recent study in animals found that skin, when attacked, produces enough of an inflammatory substance called cytokines to affect not only the skin but the rest of the body, as well. …
New York Considers Removing Questions About Mental Health From Bar Exam Application
(Image via Getty) Time in law school is marked by extreme stress, anxiety, overwhelming expectations and financial uncertainty. Many students admit they are not seeking help because they are concerned that doing so will negatively impact their bar admission. — New York State Bar Association President Henry Greenberg, announcing a call to action to determine …
