Indian activist Vandana Shiva opposes the tools and practices of modern agriculture and science and advocates regressive policies that cause widespread malnourishment, famine, and death to the very people she claims to champion. And she's no friend of the environment, either. She should never be given a podium.
The Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute will promote new directions in research, education and innovation at the intersection of engineering and the life sciences.
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are no longer restricted to people with diabetes. CGMs are now marketed to people without diabetes to help them lose weight and improve their health. There are at least five companies that manufacture CGMs and apps for people without diabetes, claiming that monitoring glucose levels can help track weight and improve health. This is because the device can help people avoid blood sugar spikes that lead to weight gain. People with prediabetes, which accounts for approximately 1 in 3 American adults, stand to gain the greatest benefit.