Adding ultra-processing to Health Star Rating offsets ‘health halo’ effect
Media release
Making simple changes to the Health Star Rating (HSR) system to factor in ultra-processing would lower the high scores currently assigned to many unhealthy foods, according to new research published today in Nutrition and Dietetics.1
Field Visit to Uddanam: A Journey of Hope and Challenges in Tackling CKDu
Returning to Uddanam after almost three years was a long-overdue and highly anticipated visit for me as the Principal Investigator of the STOP-CKDu study. This trip was not only about reconnecting with the team but also about witnessing firsthand the progress and ongoing challenges in our fight against Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu).