Health
Pregnancy-Related Deaths Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels in the US: CDC Data
Pregnancy-related deaths have returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to federal data. In 2022, 817 women died of maternal causes in the United States, compared with 1,205 in 2021, 861 in 2020, 754 in 2019, and 658 in 2018, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On Thursday, the agency released a […]
TikTok Fad Diets–Including Eating Dog Food–Adopted by Gen Z, Millennials Causing Adverse Health Effects: Study
A new survey by MyFitnessPal says that fad diets on TikTok are harming Millennials and Gen Z youth who try them. According to the study, about 87 percent of TikTok users in that age group turn to the social media platform for health advice, and it’s leading to some disturbing eating habits. Some of them […]
EPA Bans Consumer Use of Toxic Chemical Widely Used as Paint Stripper but Known to Cause Cancer
WASHINGTON—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical that is widely used as a paint stripper but is known to cause liver cancer and other health problems. The EPA said its action will protect Americans from health risks while allowing certain commercial uses […]
Neurologist Explains Adverse Health Effects of Sleep Deprivation
A Gallup poll reveals that only about a quarter of Americans are getting 8 hours of sleep or more each night. Neurologist Dr. Brandon Crawford speaks with NTD to discuss the human circadian biology of sleep, the adverse health effects of not getting enough, and how to get more—and better quality—shut-eye.
Some Foods With Bad Reputations Can Be Good for You: Nutritional Expert
Some foods like eggs, coffee, and even carbohydrate-rich choices like potatoes have bad reputations. But according to Maya Vadiveloo, an associate professor at the Department of Nutrition at the University of Rhode Island, these foods can be good for you given the right selection and preparation.
Early Tests Find Pasteurization Killed Bird Flu in Milk: FDA
Results from early testing show that pasteurization killed highly pathogenic avian influenza in milk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says. Results from “an initial limited set of geographically targeted samples” show that “pasteurization is effective in inactivating” the influenza, commonly known as the bird flu, the FDA said in an April 26 update. […]
WHO: Alcohol, E-Cigarette Use on the Rise Among 11- to 15-Year-Olds
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday called for better measures to protect young people from substance use, as data gathered from teens in Europe, Central Asia, and Canada revealed a noticeable increase in the use of e-cigarettes and alcohol. The WHO’s recommendations are based on its 2021/2022 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, […]
USDA Tells Producers to Reduce Salmonella in Certain Frozen Chicken Products
Poultry producers will be required to bring salmonella bacteria in certain chicken products to very low levels to help prevent food poisoning under a final rule issued Friday by U.S. agriculture officials. When the regulation takes effect in 2025, salmonella will be considered an adulterant—a contaminant that can cause foodborne illness—when it is detected above […]
Biden Administration Delays Decision on Menthol Cigarette Ban
The Biden administration announced a further delay on an expected ban of menthol cigarettes after considering the costs and benefits of addressing health concerns and the apparent appeasement of black voters in an election year. “This rule has garnered historic attention, and the public comment period has yielded an immense amount of feedback, including from […]
20 Percent of Grocery Store Milk Samples Test Positive for Bird Flu: FDA
One in five samples of milk from grocery store shelves tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced late April 25. In a brief 237-word update, the FDA said that initial results from a national commercial milk sampling study “show about 1 in 5 of the retail […]
New NYC Rule Could See Sugar Warning Labels on Food, Drinks
New regulations on food labeling may soon be coming to New York City. A new law, set to come into effect later this year, could see warning labels placed next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops across the city. The law specifically targets food businesses with 15 or more storefronts. […]
Colombia Becomes First Country to Restrict US Beef Due to Bird Flu in Dairy Cows
CHICAGO—Colombia has restricted the import of beef and beef products coming from U.S. states where dairy cows have tested positive for avian influenza as of April 15, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is the first country to officially limit trade in beef due to bird flu in cows, in a sign of a […]
FDA Admits It Doesn’t Know If Retail Milk Contains Live Bird Flu
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is not sure whether any intact highly pathogenic avian influenza is present in milk sold in grocery stores, an FDA official told a conference on April 25. “Does any live virus survive the pasteurization process? … This is the key question for us,” Donald Prater, acting director of […]
How 10,000 Daily Steps Can Outpace the Risk of Sedentary Death
A recent study from the University of Sydney suggests that walking up to 10,000 steps a day can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and death, even with a sedentary lifestyle. Here’s Gina Marie with “Strong Mind and Body.”
Get Better Sleep With These 5 Tips From Experts
Spending too many nights trying to fall asleep—or worrying there aren’t enough ZZZs in your day? You’re not alone. Nearly one-third of American adults say they don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours a night. Some of the major causes: Stress, anxiety, and a culture that experts say is about productivity, not rest. “You […]
Bird Flu Found in Pasteurized Milk From Grocery Stores: FDA
Commercially available milk from grocery stores has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on April 23. The FDA said in a statement it has been testing milk from cattle that have been sickened with the influenza, commonly known as the bird flu or H5N1, as […]