Health
Smokers turned off by plain packs, survey shows
Plain packaging is making tobacco products less appealing and warning labels more noticeable, researchers at the University of Otago, Wellington, have found.
Apr 15, 2020
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News tagged with labels
Medications
Research leads to pediatric labeling updates for doxycycline, clindamycin and caffeine citrate
Drug labels for doxycycline, clindamycin and caffeine citrate now include better information for healthcare providers on recommended usage and dosage in pediatric populations. The data that informed these label changes came ...
Apr 3, 2020
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Health
Health warning labels on alcohol and snacks may reduce consumption
Image-and-text health warning labels, similar to those on cigarette boxes, show potential for reducing the consumption of alcoholic drinks and energy-dense snacks, such as chocolate bars, according to a study published in ...
Apr 1, 2020
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Health
Experts call for health and climate change warning labels on petrol pumps
Warning labels should be displayed on petrol pumps, energy bills, and airline tickets to encourage consumers to question their own use of fossil fuels, say health experts in The BMJ today.
Mar 30, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Alcohol warning labels need to inform pregnant women of the true harms of drinking
Federal and state ministers will meet tomorrow to decide whether to compel alcohol manufacturers to include clear labels on all alcohol products that warn against the harms of drinking while pregnant.
Mar 19, 2020
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Health
How to understand new food labels
(HealthDay)—Understanding the updated Nutrition Facts Label can help you get the most from it, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Mar 11, 2020
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Cardiology
Mayo Clinic minute: How cholesterol affects your heart
Most people know that high cholesterol is bad for their heart, but few people really understand what cholesterol is. Dr. Claire Haga, a Mayo Clinic family physician, explains why it's so closely related to heart problems. ...
Feb 7, 2020
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Health
Changing counts reveal inexact science of calorie labels
Almonds used to have about 170 calories per serving. Then researchers said it was really more like 130. A little later, they said the nuts may have even less.
Feb 4, 2020
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Health
What you need to know about cholesterol
Most people know that high cholesterol is bad for their heart, but few people really understand what cholesterol is. Dr. Claire Haga, a Mayo Clinic family physician, explains why it's so closely related to heart problems. ...
Jan 30, 2020
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Health
Making cancer risks clear boosts public support for higher alcohol prices
People who learn alcohol is a carcinogen—fewer than 25 percent of Canadians who consume alcohol are aware it can cause cancer—are almost two times more likely to support policies that raise the price of beer, wine and ...
Jan 28, 2020
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