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High levels of BPA found in name-brand sports bras, shirts, advocacy group says

High levels of BPA found in name-brand sports bras, shirts, advocacy group says

BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.

October 14, 2022 4:39pm EDT
USDA proposes expansive poultry changes to reduce salmonella illnesses

USDA proposes expansive poultry changes to reduce salmonella illnesses

The agency is offering a plan that would involve testing incoming flocks of chickens and turkeys for salmonella before meat processing takes place.

October 14, 2022 3:21pm EDT
Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know

Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know

Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.

October 14, 2022 10:53am EDT
New study indicates dementia signs can be detected nearly a decade before diagnosis

New study indicates dementia signs can be detected nearly a decade before diagnosis

A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed. 

October 13, 2022 6:29pm EDT
Raisin Bran, Honey Nut Cheerios among cereals not defined as 'healthy' under proposed FDA criteria

Raisin Bran, Honey Nut Cheerios among cereals not defined as 'healthy' under proposed FDA criteria

Under the FDA’s newly-proposed "healthy" definition for food packaging, salmon, nuts, and seeds would now qualify, while many breakfast cereals would not.

October 13, 2022 10:52am EDT
CVS lowers price on tampons, other menstrual products, pays 'pink tax' in 12 states

CVS lowers price on tampons, other menstrual products, pays 'pink tax' in 12 states

CVS is reducing prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better brand period products, including tampons, menstrual pads, liners, and cups, the chain said.

October 13, 2022 10:31am EDT
Video games could trigger deadly heart problems in children, study finds

Video games could trigger deadly heart problems in children, study finds

Australian researchers found that war-type video games were the main trigger that caused heart issues in kids.

October 12, 2022 1:24pm EDT
Twin sisters diagnosed with breast cancer months apart

Twin sisters diagnosed with breast cancer months apart

Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.

October 12, 2022 12:06pm EDT
FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.

October 12, 2022 11:09am EDT
Families who eat meals together are often less stressed, survey finds

Families who eat meals together are often less stressed, survey finds

Overall, the respondents of the American Heart Association survey reported eating alone about half of the time due to difficulties aligning schedules.

October 11, 2022 10:53am EDT
Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer

Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer

Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.

October 10, 2022 8:55am EDT
Infant born with cancer undergoes chemotherapy, amputation before 1st birthday

Infant born with cancer undergoes chemotherapy, amputation before 1st birthday

Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.

October 10, 2022 6:21am EDT
CDC: E. coli outbreak possibly linked to frozen falafel sold at Aldi

CDC: E. coli outbreak possibly linked to frozen falafel sold at Aldi

Health officials say at least 20 people have been infected from six states.

October 9, 2022 10:27pm EDT
Wendy's E. coli outbreak ends; CDC says source of contamination ‘unknown’

Wendy's E. coli outbreak ends; CDC says source of contamination ‘unknown’

The outbreak has led to multiple lawsuits against Wendy’s.

October 9, 2022 10:59am EDT
Adderall shortages impacting ADHD patients

Adderall shortages impacting ADHD patients

Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.

October 8, 2022 10:42am EDT
NFL Players Association urges change to league's concussion protocol

NFL Players Association urges change to league's concussion protocol

The NFL Players Association has urged the league to implement changes to its concussion protocol in time to protect players in this weekend’s games.

October 7, 2022 8:53pm EDT
How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation

How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation

Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.

October 6, 2022 10:04am EDT
Kyiv’s city council to give out potassium iodide pills in case of Russian nuclear attack

Kyiv’s city council to give out potassium iodide pills in case of Russian nuclear attack

While analysts believe the chance of a nuclear attack by Russia is fairly low, President Vladimir Putin’s vow to use “all the means at our disposal” is putting officials on high alert.

October 5, 2022 4:55pm EDT
Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish

Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish

The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.

October 5, 2022 1:26pm EDT
Eating pumpkin may help you look younger and lose weight, experts say

Eating pumpkin may help you look younger and lose weight, experts say

Pumpkin might be fall's favorite fruit, but it's also packed with vitamins and minerals that can help improve your health.

October 5, 2022 1:22pm EDT
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