Biomedical technology
Over-the-counter hearing aids expected this fall in US
Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday.
Aug 16, 2022
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News tagged with consumers
Medications
Direct-to-consumer advertising has positive impact on perscription demand
Brief exposure to direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) has a large and positive association with medication-related demand intentions, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in JAMA Health Forum.
Aug 12, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study reports hepatic toxicity from endocrine disrupting chemical mixtures
We are increasingly being exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that interfere with the normal functioning of our hormones. Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, which are widely used in consumer products including ...
Aug 4, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pandemic has put long-haul pilots in a stressful tailspin
Stress levels among commercial airline pilots have skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, putting their mental health at risk, according to a new study by the University of South Australia.
Aug 3, 2022
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Health
Coolants in Puff electronic cigarettes present health hazard
Electronic cigarettes, or ECs, contain nicotine, solvents, and flavor chemicals, and are especially popular among young adults. In 2020, the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, banned cartridge-based flavored EC pods, but ...
Aug 2, 2022
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Health
Banana Boat sunscreen recalled due to benzene
Edgewell Personal Care Co. has recalled three batches of its Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 because trace levels of benzene were found in some samples during an internal review.
Aug 1, 2022
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Medical economics
Chicago's Cook County hopes to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt
Starting this fall, hundreds of residents across Cook County will receive a note in the mail bearing a simple message: Your medical debt is taken care of.
Jul 22, 2022
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Other
New consumer healthcare giant Haleon worth £31 bn
Haleon, the consumer healthcare unit spun off by British drugs giant GlaxoSmithKline, was worth around £31 billion ($36 billion) when it began trading in London on Monday.
Jul 18, 2022
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Health
Tests find salmonella in third of store-bought ground chicken
Nearly one-third of ground chicken may contain dangerous salmonella, a new Consumer Reports investigation shows.
Jul 1, 2022
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Health
What are PFAS, and why is the EPA warning about them in drinking water? An environmental health scientist explains
"PFAS? What's PFAS?"
Jun 22, 2022
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