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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Pediatrics
Abbott infant formula plant closed again after flooding
EleCare specialty infant formula production at Abbott's Michigan plant has been halted after severe storms triggered flooding in the plant. The closure comes less than two weeks after the factory resumed production following ...
Jun 16, 2022
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Feds warn of 14 infant deaths in rockers from Fisher-Price, Kids2
At least 13 infant deaths have been reported in Fisher-Price's Infant-to-Toddler Rockers and Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers since 2009, while there has been one death reported with a Kids2 Bright Starts Rocker, the U.S. Consumer ...
Jun 15, 2022
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Sales of cigars using the 'natural' descriptor are increasing, researchers find
Sales of cigars using the "natural" descriptor are increasing, according to Rutgers researchers.
Jun 8, 2022
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Pfizer to exit GSK joint venture after demerger
US drugs giant Pfizer will exit its consumer healthcare joint venture with GlaxoSmithKline after the unit is spun off next month, the British drugmaker said Wednesday.
Jun 1, 2022
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Health
Jif peanut butter recalled due to possible salmonella
Some lots of Jif brand peanut butter are being recalled as health officials investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella illness tied to the products.
May 23, 2022
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Health
Can pickles increase the health benefits of sour cream?
Consumer demand for dairy foods has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased demand for foods that can be easily stored and maintain quality over time. In a new report published in the Journal of Dairy Science, ...
May 13, 2022
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Medical economics
California malpractice cap on noneconomic losses associated with 16% more adverse events
A new analysis suggests California's cap on noneconomic losses in malpractice cases has fallen far behind present-day values, and may even be associated with an increase in malpractice cases over the past five decades.
May 11, 2022
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Health
FDA warns 12 companies about skin lightening products
Twelve companies have been issued warning letters about selling over-the-counter skin lightening products containing hydroquinone, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday.
Apr 20, 2022
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Health
Study explores what food sector needs to know about how to reduce sodium
Sodium is an essential micronutrient, but the amount we need is small. Three slices of bread or one teaspoon of table salt will do it, and chances are your daily sodium intake is far greater. More than 90% of Americans consume ...
Apr 15, 2022
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