Health and Wellness
One researcher on why drafting new rules on ultra-processed foods is so hard
Ultra-processed foods have become a significant part of the American diet, comprising 60% to 70% of daily food intake. This broad category includes a wide range of packaged foods, such…
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Latest fentanyl harm reduction move is smoking, not injecting
In Rochester, New Hampshire, Megan Merrill is on a mission to help vulnerable drug users stay healthy and avoid disease.…
Proposed CDC-funded hep B trial in Africa unethical, WHO chief says
The director-general of the World Health Organization has strongly criticized a proposed U.S.-funded study of the hepatitis B vaccine in…
Low carb or low fat? New study says the key is good carbs and fats
A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that when it comes to heart…
Lung cancer rise among nonsmokers prompts questions on screening
The landscape of lung cancer treatment is shifting, with a growing number of cases being diagnosed in individuals who have…
Moderna flu shot, vaccine confidence, baby food: Morning Rounds
Modern Flu Vaccine Application Rejected by FDA Recently, the FDA made the surprising decision to refuse reviewing Moderna's application for…
New food pyramid website has a chatbot skeptical of its own content
The trustworthiness of the new U.S. food pyramid has come into question, with mixed reactions from experts in the nutrition…
Needle exchanges protected under the ADA in Washington state case
A groundbreaking legal settlement in Washington state has the potential to establish new legal protections for harm reduction services for…
Vaccines, Hims, gender affirming care: Morning Rounds
The American Medical Association's Stance on Gender-Affirming Surgery for Minors Recent statements made by the American Medical Association (AMA) regarding…