Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nightly curfew for pandemic takes effect across Quebec
A curfew meant to curb a surge in coronavirus infections took effect across Quebec on Saturday evening.
Jan 10, 2021
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Final menu labeling rules will help consumers choose better, says American Heart Association
American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments today on the Food and Drug Administration's two final rules requiring restaurants, vending machines, movie theaters and grocery stores to display calorie ...
Nov 26, 2014
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Medical economics
To extend vaccines' reach, distribute them through dollar stores
In March, the CDC confirmed that it was in discussions about the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines through the Dollar General retail chain. A study co-authored by Yale SOM's Judith Chevalier and Kevin Williams finds that ...
Apr 20, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Laws aimed at limiting alcohol use associated with lower alcohol consumption by women of reproductive age
Women aged 18 to 44 living in states that outlaw Sunday liquor sales or driving with a blood alcohol concentration greater than .08 drink less than their counterparts in other states, according to a new study recently published ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Selecting groceries ahead of time helps some shoppers make healthier choices
I often toss items into my grocery cart that I have vowed to never buy again.
Jul 10, 2019
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Health
Instead of calories and macros, think about the level of food processing, expert says
Scientific consensus is building around a clear recommendation: To improve health, we need to think differently about our diet of ultra-processed foods. Rather than focus on calories or macronutrients, consider how the food ...
Nov 29, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 ravages the Navajo Nation, but its people fight back
(HealthDay)—The U.S. center hardest hit by COVID-19 isn't headline-grabbing New York City; it's the Navajo Nation in the American southwest.
Jun 9, 2020
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Health
Experiment shows timely info may prompt purchase of fiber-rich foods
Though dietary fiber assists digestion, promotes weight loss, lowers "bad" cholesterol and helps control blood sugar, just 5% of Americans consume recommended amounts of it.
Jan 11, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19's economic fallout expands food insecurity, as groups scramble to help
Food insecurity is on the rise amid the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, a disturbing trend that could expose economically challenged people and families to risk factors associated with the coronavirus.
Aug 19, 2020
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Health
Looking for calorie labels on menus? Not until 2017
Wondering how many calories are in that hamburger? Chain restaurants still don't have to tell you, despite a 6-year-old law requiring calorie labels on menus.
Mar 28, 2016
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