CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.rounds up the consumer and health news you need.Dermatologist Dr. Monica Li discusses the meaning of SPF and the differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens.
Julia Carroll, a dermatologist in Toronto, says much of the misinformation fails to look at the medical literature as a whole on sunscreen ingredients, which points to their safety. If you're really worried about sunscreen, experts suggest reducing time in the sun during its peak rays of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seek shade and cover up as much of your skin as you can with clothing that is made from tightly woven fabric, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.With more North American adults using Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs, food companies are carefully watching to see how the craze affects their bottom line.
Nestle has launched a line of prepared meals aimed at patients taking GLP-1 drugs , while executives at yogurt company Danone and beverage giant Coca-Cola have touted high-protein, low-sugar products to appeal to them.But Toronto-based registered dietitian Abby Langer says she can already hear the backlash — that ultra-processed foods can lead to weight gain in the first place, and that packaging more ultra-processed food as Ozempic-friendly is counterproductive.
For years, the only way to fix a damaged Apple device was to do so at an Apple store or one of its authorized vendors.