Staying Healthy
Chemicals linked to breast cancer leach into our foods, study finds
Nearly 200 chemicals connected to breast cancer are used in the making of food packaging and plastic tableware, and dozens...
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High lead levels found in cinnamon and spice blends from 12 brands, report finds
High levels of lead were found in 12 brands of cinnamon powder and multi-spice powders, according to testing released Thursday...
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2025 best diet wins gold for wellness and disease prevention
The award-winning Mediterranean diet has done it again, capturing 2025’s “best of the best” award from U.S. News & World...
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Drinking sugary drinks may increase your risk of death. Here are alternative options
Sugary drinks may leave a sour taste given their possible impact on mortality, according to a new study. “This is...
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FDA disappoints child advocates with its new limit on lead in baby food
For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has established guidance for levels of lead in...
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Baby food labels will reveal levels of lead and other heavy metals for first time
Lead and other toxic heavy metals have been found in dangerously elevated amounts in some commercial baby foods sold in...
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Study finds significant variations in care between physicians
Some physicians are far more likely to deliver appropriate care than others in the same geographic area or health care...
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Novel therapy reduces depression in family caregivers
Family caregivers of loved ones with dementia often have high rates of depression and anxiety and physical problems related to...
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‘Vicious cycle’ found between excessive napping and Alzheimer’s
A new cohort study of older adults finds excessive daytime napping may signal an elevated risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Investigators...
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Medical marijuana may trigger substance abuse
Obtaining a medical marijuana card may pose a risk for those who use cannabis products to treat pain, anxiety, or...
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