Health
US youth vaping drops to lowest level in a decade
Just 5.9% of American middle and high school students now vape, a big drop from the 7.7% who did so a year ago, new government data shows.
Sep 5, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Pregnant women exposed to PFAS may be at risk for obesity, heart disease later in life
Women with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy may experience long-term weight gain and heart problems later in life, according to new research, published in The Journal of Clinical ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Health
New study finds associations between use of skin care products and exposure to potential developmental toxicants
A new study led by primary investigator Michael S. Bloom, professor in the Department of Global and Community Health at George Mason University's College of Public Health, has found that use of skin care products including ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
As ongoing listeria outbreak claims nine lives; expert explains why food recalls are on the rise
Federal agencies have announced one food recall after another in recent weeks, with the most serious involving an 18-state outbreak of listeria from deli meat that has killed nine people as of Aug. 29.
Sep 4, 2024
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Addiction
Buying smokes? Everyone under 30 now must show ID
A new, tougher rule on the sale of tobacco products will require retailers to check the IDs of any buyers under the age of 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday.
Aug 30, 2024
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Health
Nutritionist offers advice on iron supplementation
Iron deficiency is common and can be debilitating. It mainly affects women. One in three premenopausal women are low in iron compared to just 5% of Australian men. Iron deficiency particularly affects teenage girls, women ...
Aug 27, 2024
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Diabetes
What is type 1.5 diabetes? It's a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2—but it's often misdiagnosed
While you're likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you've probably heard less about type 1.5 diabetes.
Aug 27, 2024
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Health
Does eating ham, bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
That lunchtime staple, the humble ham sandwich, has come in for a bashing in the press recently. According to many reports, eating two slices of ham a day can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Aug 26, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mpox vaccine maker says 'better prepared' than in 2022
Danish drugmaker Bavarian Nordic said Thursday that it was "better prepared" to supply its mpox vaccine for the current surge of the virus than it was for the 2022 epidemic.
Aug 22, 2024
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Addiction
Research suggests Americans face disparities in exposure to tobacco on streaming platforms
Tens of millions of Americans are being exposed to tobacco content on streaming services, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The researchers found that the odds of encountering ...
Aug 22, 2024
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