Health
Almond, soy drinks can be called milk, FDA proposes
Plant-based beverages that use oats, soy, almonds, cashews and other products instead of dairy can continue to call themselves milk.
Feb 23, 2023
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Viewpoint: E-cigarettes should be in plain packaging—just like cigarettes
Vaping is a rapidly growing habit in Great Britain, particularly among younger people. Research by the anti-smoking charity Action on Smoking and Health found that in 2022 7% of 11- to 17-year-olds in Great Britain used e-cigarettes, ...
Feb 22, 2023
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Don't feel the burn: Stay safe from heat injuries
In 2021, U.S. emergency rooms treated more than 193,000 burn injuries caused by an array of products, ranging from cooking devices to fireworks and space heaters.
Feb 13, 2023
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Consumer Reports warns of mercury in canned tuna
Canned tuna is known to contain low levels of mercury, but a new Consumer Reports investigation has found spikes of the neurotoxin in some cans.
Feb 10, 2023
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More than 400 snacks, sandwiches recalled over listeria concerns
A variety of sandwiches, salads, wraps, snacks and yogurt made by the company Fresh Ideation Food Group have been recalled because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Feb 7, 2023
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Pediatrics
More than 10,000 children's robes sold on Amazon, plus thousands of pajamas recalled for fire risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 10,000 children's robes, as well as thousands of children's pajamas and lounge pants for potential fire risk.
Feb 6, 2023
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Medications
FDA says no to regulating CBD products as supplements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it can't regulate CBD supplements because there isn't enough evidence on their safety. The agency also called on Congress to create new rules for what has become a burgeoning ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Medical economics
Study shows pandemic put duties of employers on those directing own in-home care
As the U.S. population ages, the number of people receiving long-term services and supports in their own home has grown, including the use of self-directed care. Self-directed care enables long-term care recipients to hire ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Are plant-based meats really better for us than real thing?
New research shows that although plant-based meat products are generally healthier than meat equivalents, they can be higher in sugar and are often lacking important nutrients found in real meat.
Jan 18, 2023
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Surgery
Thinking about cosmetic surgery? At last, some clarity on who can call themselves a surgeon
When is a surgeon not a surgeon? It's a riddle that's long puzzled regulators and consumers. But it may soon be solved.
Jan 16, 2023
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