Since when is any amount of lead allowed in baby food? The Food and Drug Administration urged food manufacturers last week to significantly reduce the amount of lead in processed baby food. Jan 31, 2023 0 20
Medicaid coverage is expiring for millions of Americans—but there may be a way to keep many of them insured Getting everyone who is eligible for free or discounted health insurance to sign up for it requires making it as easy as possible to enroll—and that convenience especially matters for young, healthy and low-income people. ... Jan 31, 2023 0 26
Smoking in pregnancy has declined by a third since 2016 There's good news for American mothers-to-be and their newborns: Rates of smoking during pregnancy have fallen by 36% since 2016, a new report finds. Jan 31, 2023 0 2
Black college students who turn to their faith think less about suicide, finds study Black college students who resorted to self-blame when faced with stress were also more likely to experience suicidal thoughts within the past year. This is in comparison to those who were less likely to resort to self-blame. Jan 31, 2023 0 2
Ultra-processed foods—like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food—may contribute to cognitive decline Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets—particularly those that are high in fat and sugar—may cause detrimental changes to the brain and lead to cognitive impairment. Jan 31, 2023 0 16
Can chewing help manage stress, pain and appetite? Here's what the science says Ever feel a bit stressed or need a concentration boost? Research suggests one remedy may be right under your nose. Chewing has benefits for brain function, stress, anxiety, exam performance, pain perception, as well as hunger ... Jan 31, 2023 0 8
US leads in health care spending, but is last for health outcomes among rich nations The United States spends up to four times more on health care than most wealthy nations, but it doesn't have much to show for it. Jan 31, 2023 0 3
Jetlag hits differently depending on your travel direction. Here are 6 tips to help you get over it After a few difficult years of lockdowns and travel restrictions, people are finally winging their way across the globe again; families are being reunited and sights are being seen. Jan 31, 2023 0 43
Here's who decides cause of death, how death certificates work—and whether a person died with or of COVID in Australia COVID was Australia's third leading cause of death (after heart disease and dementia) in 2022. In a bad flu year we have about 1,200 influenza deaths. We had more than 1,500 COVID deaths in just the first month of 2023. We ... Jan 31, 2023 0 1
GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in Diagnostics. Jan 31, 2023 0 3
