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Kids who have smartphones by age 12 have higher risk of depression, obesity: Study

Tuesday, December 2

(NEW YORK) -- Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, according to a new study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics.What's more, researchers found that the earlier a child received a smartphone, the... Read More.

US cases of norovirus on the rise with double the rate of positive tests since August

Tuesday, November 25

(WASHINGTON) -- Cases of norovirus are rising across the United States, doubling over the last few months, according to updated data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Nearly 14% of tests came back positive for norovirus during the most recent week... Read More.

Is the US at risk of losing its measles elimination status?

Saturday, November 22

(NEW YORK) -- As measles continues to spread across the United States, questions have emerged about whether the country will retain its measles elimination status.The U.S. is currently experiencing the highest number of measles cases reported in more than three decades, in large part... Read More.

Federal judges weigh reviving court cases linking Tylenol to autism

Friday, November 21

(NEW YORK) -- A federal appeals court is deciding whether to revive more than 500 lawsuits filed by parents who claimed their children's autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was caused by prenatal exposure to Tylenol.The lawsuits were dismissed in December 2023 by... Read More.

HHS finalizes report on gender-affirming care for youth, medical groups push back

Thursday, November 20

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a final version of its report on pediatric gender-affirming care on Wednesday, claiming it found "medical dangers posed to children," which is receiving pushback from medical groups.The report alleged that gender-affirming care... Read More.

Global rise in ultra-processed foods is major public health threat, experts say

Wednesday, November 19

(NEW YORK) -- The global rise of ultra-processed foods in diets worldwide poses a major public health threat, according to experts who published a series of papers in medical journal The Lancet.The authors cite studies that show ultra-processed diets are linked to chronic health... Read More.

South Carolina lawmakers debate abortion bill that could imprison people who receive the procedure

Tuesday, November 18

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -- A few South Carolina lawmakers are holding a hearing on Tuesday to discuss a near-total abortion ban that removes exceptions and could send anyone involved with termination of a pregnancy to prison for decades.Currently, the state has a six-week abortion ban,... Read More.

Just 100 cigarettes over a lifetime can increase risk of heart disease, death: Study

Tuesday, November 18

(NEW YORK) -- Just 100 cigarettes over the course of someone's life may be enough to raise their risk of heart disease and death, a new study suggests.Researchers at Johns Hopkins University, who looked at the smoking habits of more than 300,000 adults for... Read More.

SNAP is back, but millions of Americans could lose benefits due to new restrictions

Tuesday, November 18

(WASHINGTON) -- Just as SNAP benefits were reinstated for millions of Americans following the reopening of the federal government, many are now set to permanently lose them.Nearly 42 million Americans, including low-income families and vulnerable households, rely on SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More.

New Jersey man believed to be 1st known death from red meat allergy linked to tick bites

Friday, November 14

(NEW YORK) -- A New Jersey man is believed to be the first documented death from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by tick bites.The man, a 47-year-old airline pilot, was otherwise healthy, according to a case study from researchers at the University of... Read More.

Some food banks see up to 1,800% surge in demand since SNAP benefits were halted

Thursday, November 13

(NEW YORK) -- Food banks and pantries have been experiencing historic demand since SNAP benefits halted on Nov. 1 for many Americans due to the federal government shutdown.That halt affected nearly 42 million Americans, many of whom are older or low-income, and use benefits... Read More.

FDA removes ‘black box’ warning label on hormone replacement therapy for menopause

Monday, November 10

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration said Monday it will remove the "black box" warning from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products for menopause.The change comes after two studies in the early 2000s claimed that there were major risks associated with HRT, including... Read More.

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Kids who have smartphones by age 12 have higher risk of depression, obesity: Study

US cases of norovirus on the rise with double the rate of positive tests since August

Is the US at risk of losing its measles elimination status?

Federal judges weigh reviving court cases linking Tylenol to autism

HHS finalizes report on gender-affirming care for youth, medical groups push back

Global rise in ultra-processed foods is major public health threat, experts say

South Carolina lawmakers debate abortion bill that could imprison people who receive the procedure

Just 100 cigarettes over a lifetime can increase risk of heart disease, death: Study

SNAP is back, but millions of Americans could lose benefits due to new restrictions

New Jersey man believed to be 1st known death from red meat allergy linked to tick bites

Some food banks see up to 1,800% surge in demand since SNAP benefits were halted

FDA removes ‘black box’ warning label on hormone replacement therapy for menopause

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