Health
FDA seizes more than 1.4 million illegal vaping products
Federal agents have seized more than 1.4 million illegal vaping products being smuggled into the United States from China.
Dec 15, 2023
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Medical economics
SNAP recipients may struggle to meet dietary goals, especially in food deserts
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation's largest nutrition program, helping 41 million participants afford "nutritious food essential to health and well-being."
Dec 14, 2023
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Medical research
Zebrafish study reveals cause of altered human facial development
Some substances in medicines, household items and the environment are known to affect prenatal child development. In a study published in Toxicological Sciences, researchers tested the effects of five drugs (including caffeine ...
Sep 28, 2023
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Health
Nearly half of tap water Americans drink is tainted with PFAS 'forever chemicals'
"Forever chemicals" are widespread in the environment, and new research finds they can be detected in about 45% of U.S. tap water samples.
Jul 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Babies found to talk more around man-made objects than natural ones
Researchers have found infants are significantly more likely to use "baby talk" during interactions that involve artificial objects compared to natural ones.
Jun 29, 2023
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Health
Ask the pediatrician: How can parents protect kids from coin batteries?
Q: My toddler often puts small objects in her mouth. How can I keep her safe with all the button batteries in our house?
Nov 9, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Does washing clothes eliminate monkeypox? What to know about disinfecting for the virus
The monkeypox virus remains a global health emergency.
Aug 15, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hong Kong urges testing, Shanghai struggles under lockdown
Hong Kong authorities on Saturday asked the entire population of more than 7.4 million people to voluntarily test themselves for COVID-19 at home for three days in a row starting next week.
Apr 2, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
One death from Lassa fever in Britain
One person has died in Britain from Lassa fever, health authorities said on Friday, as they announced the first three cases of the disease in the country since 2009.
Feb 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Stopped wearing reusable fabric masks? How to cut down waste without compromising your health
At the beginning of the pandemic, many of us opted to buy reusable fabric masks to help fight the spread of COVID—they're better for the environment than disposables, can be locally made, and come in a range of creative ...
Jan 28, 2022
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