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  • The FDA Just Redefined “Healthy”—But How?
    FDA redefines “healthy” food labels – now stricter on fat, sodium and added sugars. Will industry innovating spark real health gains or just clever loopholes?

  • The Painkilling Power Of Opioids, Without The Harm?
    Revolutionizing Pain Relief: Body’s Own Peptides May Hold Key to Safer Painkillers Without Opioid Addiction Risks.

  • Cows’ Milk, Bird Flu, & You
    Pasteurization kills bird flu virus in milk, but FDA’s position is a cautious ‘expectation,’ not a definitive assurance.

  • What are house dust mites and how do I know if I’m allergic to them?
    Battling house dust mite allergies? Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and how to reduce these tiny pests at home.

  • Coffee & Your Gut
    Coffee’s Healthful Verdict: Moderation Matters, Plus a Boost for Gut Bacteria!

  • What immunocompromised people want you to know
    Immunocompromised voices share personal COVID-19 battles, urging community care and persistent vigilance in mask-wearing and risk assessment.

  • Yes, you still need to use sunscreen, despite what you’ve heard on TikTok
    Controversial TikTok trend urges sunscreen-free summers—scientific evidence advises against it, highlighting UV risks and cancer prevention.

  • Women are less likely to receive CPR than men. Training on manikins with breasts could help
    Women receive CPR less often than men, and CPR training on mostly flat-chested manikins could be a factor. More diverse manikins could help change that.

  • Is TikTok right? Are there health benefits to eating sea moss?
    Sea moss’s health claims are put to the test – does this touted superfood really provide brain, immune, and antimicrobial benefits?

  • State Regulators Know Health Insurance Directories Are Full of Wrong Information. They’re Doing Little to Fix It.
    ProPublica investigates ghost networks in insurers’ mental health care directories, revealing rampant inaccuracies and sporadic enforcement with minimal fines.

  • STI rates are increasing among midlife and older adults. We need to talk about it
    STI rates soar among over-50s; addressing sexual health and wellbeing in older adults is urgent.

  • 7 things you can do if you think you sweat too much
    “Sweating woes? Learn why it varies, when to worry, and how to manage excessive sweat—from antiperspirants to surgery options.”

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