There’s a lot going on in the world of science: 1) Bye bye red dye no. 3! The FDA banned the use of the colorant in food, beverages and ingested drugs out of concern for potential cancer risks from exposure. 2) Experts published a Lancet article arguing that reliance on BMI to diagnose obesity is flawed. Even with a more precise, excess body fat derived diagnosis, the experts suggest separating out those who experience health complications from their weight and those who do not. 3) And Australian spiders are somehow even scarier. A new species of Australian spider nicknamed “big boy” is taking the country’s reputation for scary, venomous critters up a notch. For more science news listen to Science Quickly at the link in our bio or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎤✏️ 🎥 Rachel Feltman (@Rachel Feltman) 🎞️ Kylie Murphy 🎶 Triple Scoop 📸 CNN, FDA; Getty Images; F. Rubin et al. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. DOI: 10.1016/S2213-8587(24)00316-4; Jones, B., Loria, S.F., Frank, SC., Dupérré, N. et al.BMC Ecol Evo. DOI: 10.1186/s12862-024-02332-0
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