Study draws lessons about drug policy by examining history of fireworks regulation, prohibitions

by Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPolicymakers worldwide wrestle with whether to prohibit products that can harm consumers. Prohibitions can reduce

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Study draws lessons about drug policy by examining history of fireworks regulation, prohibitions

by Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPolicymakers worldwide wrestle with whether to prohibit products that can harm consumers. Prohibitions can reduce

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Learning for life: The higher the level of education, the lower the risk of dying

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology"Effects of education on adult mortality: A global systematic review and meta-analysis" (The Lancet Public Health, 2024) provides the mo

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Learning for life: The higher the level of education, the lower the risk of dying

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology"Effects of education on adult mortality: A global systematic review and meta-analysis" (The Lancet Public Health, 2024) provides the mo

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Longitudinal study links PFAS contamination with teas, processed meats and food packaging

by Keck School of Medicine of USCFeature expression heatmap of associations between 46 food items in CHS (N=124 at baseline, N=88 at follow-up) . Credit:Environment

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Longitudinal study links PFAS contamination with teas, processed meats and food packaging

by Keck School of Medicine of USCFeature expression heatmap of associations between 46 food items in CHS (N=124 at baseline, N=88 at follow-up) . Credit:Environment

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'Appalling decline' in UK children's health—report

Credit: CC0 Public DomainRising infant mortality, a surge in obesity and neglected tooth decay have left UK children aged under five facing a "bleak" future, a report published on Monday war

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'Appalling decline' in UK children's health—report

Credit: CC0 Public DomainRising infant mortality, a surge in obesity and neglected tooth decay have left UK children aged under five facing a "bleak" future, a report published on Monday war

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Consistent evidence links ultra-processed food to over 30 damaging health outcomes

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConsistent evidence shows that higher exposure to ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of 32 damaging health outc

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Consistent evidence links ultra-processed food to over 30 damaging health outcomes

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConsistent evidence shows that higher exposure to ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of 32 damaging health outc

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Here's what happens to your body during plane turbulence: How to reduce the discomfort it causes

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis week has seen another barrage ofunsettled weathersweep across the UK, with many flights delayed or cancelled. Som

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Here's what happens to your body during plane turbulence: How to reduce the discomfort it causes

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis week has seen another barrage ofunsettled weathersweep across the UK, with many flights delayed or cancelled. Som

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Safely keeping children warm when the power goes out at home during the winter

by Carl Baum, MD, FACMT, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen the power goes out, it can throw off all of your family's normal routines. If the power failure i

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Safely keeping children warm when the power goes out at home during the winter

by Carl Baum, MD, FACMT, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen the power goes out, it can throw off all of your family's normal routines. If the power failure i

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Dietitian answers questions on probiotics

by Barbara Intermill, Tribune News ServiceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBrian S., from Lincoln, asks, " Can you please provide some trusted clinical studies, books or journals that have to do

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Dietitian answers questions on probiotics

by Barbara Intermill, Tribune News ServiceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBrian S., from Lincoln, asks, " Can you please provide some trusted clinical studies, books or journals that have to do

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Salt seekers: Sodium reduction initiative thwarted by consumers

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a group, Americans consume more salt than recommended by health experts, and when presented with reformulated products co

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Salt seekers: Sodium reduction initiative thwarted by consumers

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a group, Americans consume more salt than recommended by health experts, and when presented with reformulated products co

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Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines, say experts

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA call to include recommendations on low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension treatment guidelines has been made by an inte

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Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines, say experts

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA call to include recommendations on low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension treatment guidelines has been made by an inte

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Extreme heat can be risky during pregnancy: How to you look after yourself and your baby

by Adrienne Gordon, Camille Raynes-Greenow and Ollie Jay,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs we face the continued effects ofclimate change, the frequency and intensity of heat wav

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Extreme heat can be risky during pregnancy: How to you look after yourself and your baby

by Adrienne Gordon, Camille Raynes-Greenow and Ollie Jay,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs we face the continued effects ofclimate change, the frequency and intensity of heat wav

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Evidence shows risks associated with energy drinks in children

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEnergy drinks are associated with an increased risk of mental health issues among children and young people, including anxiety, stress, depression,

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Evidence shows risks associated with energy drinks in children

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEnergy drinks are associated with an increased risk of mental health issues among children and young people, including anxiety, stress, depression,

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