Health
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FDA to undo some layoffs, after cuts to inspections and drug safety
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made a significant reversal of layoffs that were causing disruptions in drug and…
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Heart disease deaths worldwide linked to chemical widely used in plastics
Plastic household items have become an integral part of our daily lives, but new research suggests that they may be…
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Autism Registry Raises Concern Over Ethics, Privacy And Intended Use
The recent press conference held by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on April 16…
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AACR news: Cancer experts applaud HPV vaccine study
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting is currently underway at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago,…
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In a broken mental health system, a tiny jail cell becomes an institution of last resort
Polson, Montana — In the small northwestern Montana town of Polson, individuals accused of crimes and in need of mental health…
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Tiny plastic particles found in artery-clogging plaque in the neck
Plastic particles found in artery-clogging plaque in the neck have been linked to an increased risk of stroke, mini-stroke, or…
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The Trump Administration Is Rolling Back Environmental Justice Efforts. Here’s How That Affects Public Health.
Amidst the flurry of directives emerging from the Trump administration, there have been several sweeping steps to dismantle efforts at…
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AACR CEO urges cancer researchers to speak out against cuts
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) recently held its annual meeting, which kicked off with the usual grand opening…
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These are the 6 food dyes the FDA wants to phase out — and some of the products that use them
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is urging companies to phase out all petroleum-based dyes by the end…
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Severe, lasting impairment that some consider ‘worse than death’ affects many residents after long-term care admission
The impact of long-term care on residents is a topic that is often overlooked but is crucial for understanding the…
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