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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.

Canada loses measles elimination status amid year-long outbreak: Health officials

Monday, November 10

(NEW YORK) -- Canada has lost its measles elimination status after struggling to contain a year-long outbreak, the country's public health agency announced on Monday.The Public Health Agency of Canada said it was informed of the loss by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)... Read More.

Trump administration announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices for many Americans

Thursday, November 6

The Trump administration announced deals on Thursday with pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly that would lower the cost of GLP-1 drugs for many Americans, including those on Medicare.The administration negotiated how much both the government and consumers would pay for the drugs,... Read More.

Eli Lilly’s next generation weight loss drug shows promise, early trial results suggest

Thursday, November 6

(NEW YORK) -- Eli Lilly's next generation of weight loss drugs appear to show promise, possibly leading to even faster weight loss and added health benefits, early trial results suggest.The pharmaceutical company presented the results for its newer drug at the annual ObesityWeek conference... Read More.

Some SNAP recipients say they have to choose between rent and food amid halt in benefits

Thursday, November 6

(NEW YORK) -- Over the last week, Martina Santos said she feels like she's been living a nightmare.The 67-year-old from the Bronx, New York, is one of the nearly 42 million Americans who saw their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits lapse on Nov.... Read More.

Debunking 8 claims about breast cancer screening: What every woman needs to know about detection

Thursday, October 30

(NEW YORK) -- When it comes to early detection, mammograms remain the only screening test proven to reduce deaths from breast cancer in average-risk women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.However, only about 75% of eligible U.S. women schedule regular... Read More.

Head Start programs serving nearly 65,000 kids at risk of closing amid government shutdown

Thursday, October 30

(NEW YORK) -- Tens of thousands of children and families could be affected by dozens of Head Start programs potentially closing if the federal government shutdown extends past Nov. 1.About 134 programs across 41 states and Puerto Rico will see their operational funding cease... Read More.

Texas AG sues makers of Tylenol over hiding alleged links to autism

Tuesday, October 28

(NEW YORK) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the makers of Tylenol, Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, claiming that they deceptively marketed the over-the-counter medication to pregnant women despite alleged links to autism and other disorders.“Big Pharma betrayed America by profiting off of pain... Read More.

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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

Canada loses measles elimination status amid year-long outbreak: Health officials

Trump administration announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices for many Americans

Eli Lilly’s next generation weight loss drug shows promise, early trial results suggest

Some SNAP recipients say they have to choose between rent and food amid halt in benefits

Debunking 8 claims about breast cancer screening: What every woman needs to know about detection

Head Start programs serving nearly 65,000 kids at risk of closing amid government shutdown

Texas AG sues makers of Tylenol over hiding alleged links to autism

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