HEALTH NEWS
Puerto Rico governor signs law to recognize fetus as human being as critics warn of consequences
Read full article: Puerto Rico governor signs law to recognize fetus as human being as critics warn of consequencesPuerto Rico’s governor has signed a bill that amends a law to recognize a fetus as a human being.
Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
Read full article: Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate changeThe Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
RFK Jr. pledged more transparency. Here's what the public doesn't know anymore
Read full article: RFK Jr. pledged more transparency. Here's what the public doesn't know anymoreHealth experts say the federal government now shares less public health data, even after Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_ promised “radical transparency.”.
RFK Jr. promised to restore trust in US health agencies. A year later, it’s eroding
Read full article: RFK Jr. promised to restore trust in US health agencies. A year later, it’s erodingRobert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping U.S. health policy as HHS secretary, and doctors say his changes are eroding trust.
Nurses on strike in New York approve new contracts at 2 of 3 hospital systems
Read full article: Nurses on strike in New York approve new contracts at 2 of 3 hospital systemsNurses on strike at two major New York City hospital systems have approved new contracts, but ones striking at another system have rejected a proposal to bring an end to the monthlong walkout.
Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine
Read full article: Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicineScientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: whether gene editing might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol.
Thai coffee chains cut default sugar content in coffee and tea drinks in a new health push
Read full article: Thai coffee chains cut default sugar content in coffee and tea drinks in a new health pushThe Thai government is urging coffee chains to cut sugar in drinks by half to combat health issues.
A young cancer patient and his family worry nearly a month into New York City nurses’ strike
Read full article: A young cancer patient and his family worry nearly a month into New York City nurses’ strikeA young cancer patient at one of the remaining New York City hospitals where nurses are on strike says he misses his regular caregivers.
Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states
Read full article: Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led statesPresident Donald Trump’s administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states.
FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods
Read full article: FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foodsFederal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products.
Consumer Reports Investigates: What you need to know about toxic beauty ingredients
Read full article: Consumer Reports Investigates: What you need to know about toxic beauty ingredientsConsumer Reports reveals that some shampoos, deodorants, lotions or makeup may contain ingredients linked to cancer risk, hormone disruption, and other serious health problems.
South Korea will boost medical school admissions to tackle physician shortage
Read full article: South Korea will boost medical school admissions to tackle physician shortageSouth Korea plans to increase medical school admissions by over 3,340 students from 2027 to 2031 to address physician shortages.
Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide
Read full article: Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwideMexico's most populous state is increasing health screenings at schools and recommending face masks due to a growing measles outbreak.
NYC nurses reach a deal to end a strike at 2 major hospitals while walkout continues at another
Read full article: NYC nurses reach a deal to end a strike at 2 major hospitals while walkout continues at anotherNurses and two major hospital systems in New York City have reached a deal to end a nearly monthlong strike over staffing levels, workplace safety and other issues.
How to avoid the 'ick' factor when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility
Read full article: How to avoid the 'ick' factor when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facilityThe need to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility often comes suddenly — after a fall, a medical crisis or the loss of a caregiver.
'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise
Read full article: 'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases riseA leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states.
Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guarantees
Read full article: Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guaranteesA judge has ruled that Arizona must stop enforcing abortion restrictions that predate and contradict a 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights.
4 people have died from eating death cap mushrooms as they spread in California after rains
Read full article: 4 people have died from eating death cap mushrooms as they spread in California after rainsFour people have died and three others have required a liver transplants after eating the death cap mushroom that is proliferating in California following a rainy winter.
Wear red, save lives: National Wear Red Day highlights women’s heart health
Read full article: Wear red, save lives: National Wear Red Day highlights women’s heart healthIf you’re picking out a red dress, blouse, or tie today, you’re doing more than making a fashion statement — you’re raising awareness for women’s heart health.
Gov. DeSantis says state testing found weed killer in some popular breads
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis says state testing found weed killer in some popular breadsGov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday promoted new state-backed testing he said found the weed killer glyphosate in several widely sold bread products, the latest in a consumer-testing push led by First Lady Casey DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo under what they call the “Healthy Florida First” initiative.
Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to food
Read full article: Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to foodThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors.
Big-game binge? Cardiologist explains importance of moderation with alcohol, even during special occasions
Read full article: Big-game binge? Cardiologist explains importance of moderation with alcohol, even during special occasionsWe know people are going to drink on Sunday during the big game, but it’s a good idea to do it in moderation and be responsible. Binge drinking is considered drinking four or five drinks within two hours.
Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests
Read full article: Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggestsA new study reveals that cancer patients diagnosed during the early COVID-19 pandemic had worse short-term survival rates than a similar group before the pandemic.
Boar's Head reopens Virginia deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
Read full article: Boar's Head reopens Virginia deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreakCompany and federal officials said the Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly 2024 listeria food poisoning outbreak is back in business.
Famine is threatening more of war-torn Sudan’s Darfur region as an attack in the south kills 22
Read full article: Famine is threatening more of war-torn Sudan’s Darfur region as an attack in the south kills 22A global hunger monitoring group says that famine is threatening more areas in war-torn Sudan’s western Darfur region, where acute malnutrition has been registered in two more towns there.
A newborn's death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant
Read full article: A newborn's death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnantHealth officials in New Mexico have said a newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy.
After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice
Read full article: After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on iceMinute Maid helped make orange juice a year-round morning staple in 1946, when it started shipping cans of frozen juice around the U.S. But 80 years later, the brand’s parent company is halting sales of frozen juice concentrates in the U.S. and Canada, saying it wants to focus on the fresh juices that customers now prefer.
Regional health organization issues alert as measles cases surge across the Americas
Read full article: Regional health organization issues alert as measles cases surge across the AmericasThe Pan American Health Organization has issued an alert due to a surge in measles cases across the Americas, with Mexico reporting the highest numbers.
Plastic surgeons group calls for delaying gender-affirming surgery until age 19
Read full article: Plastic surgeons group calls for delaying gender-affirming surgery until age 19The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is recommending that surgeons delay gender-affirming surgeries until patients turn 19, including chest, genital and facial surgeries.
Tips and recipes to help you stay on track with your healthy eating goals for this year
Read full article: Tips and recipes to help you stay on track with your healthy eating goals for this yearIf your goal is to eat healthier, there are simple, affordable ways to build healthy habits that really stick.
Why improving indoor air quality can make a real difference
Read full article: Why improving indoor air quality can make a real differenceAre you spending more time inside this winter? Consumer Reports says improving indoor air quality can make a real difference. CR experts share simple ways to reduce indoor pollution plus the top-performing air purifiers from CR’s exclusive lab tests.
House lawmaker raises new concerns over FDA's ultra-fast drug review program
Read full article: House lawmaker raises new concerns over FDA's ultra-fast drug review programA Democratic lawmaker is raising new concerns about a Food and Drug Administration program designed to drastically shorten the review of certain drugs.
