As the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires began last week, Jo-Marie Lawrence was watching a movie in Burbank with her friend when the mall lost power. That meant Lawrence, 32,…
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Red dye No. 3 is now banned in the US. Here’s what studies show about more common dyes
by adminNow that the US Food and Drug Administration has banned red dye No. 3, many people are criticizing or questioning the safety and the FDA’s allowance of red dye No.…
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With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
by adminWhen Jamila Acfalle decided to get her first cat, she had one requirement: It had to be brave. Acfalle is a dog trainer in a suburb of Portland, Oregon. She…
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The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing that nutrition information be placed on the front of packaged foods to provide at-a-glance information about saturated fat, sodium and added sugar.…
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Ozempic and Wegovy selected for next round of Medicare drug price negotiations
by adminOzempic and Wegovy, the blockbuster but costly GLP-1 drugs often used for weight loss, are among the 15 medications that will be subject to the next round of Medicare price…
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Biden administration moves to limit nicotine in cigarettes and certain other tobacco products
by adminThe US Food and Drug Administration is proposing limits on the level of nicotine in cigarettes and some other types of tobacco products in order to make them less addictive,…
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Young women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men: ‘We’re seeing a change’
by adminCharmella Roark remembers the shock that stopped her in her tracks when she learned about her younger sister’s cancer diagnosis. In 2018, Kiki Roark wrote in their family’s group text…
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Dementia risk is rising in an aging US population. Cases are projected to double by 2060
by adminNew research suggests that the risk for developing dementia is significantly higher than previously estimated, and the burden on the United States population will grow substantially over the next few…
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‘Forever chemicals’ in sludge used to fertilize farms can pose a health risk to people, EPA says
by adminChemicals found in sewage sludge that some farmers use to fertilize fields and pastures can pose a threat to human and animal health, the US Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday.…
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Risks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires. Here’s how to stay safe
by adminAs some people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air inside and especially cautious when cleaning up. Smoke,…