France to ban smoking outdoors in most places
France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister announced Thursday.
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‘Make America Healthy Again’ report updated to remove nonexistent studies
The White House downplayed questions about its flagship report on children’s health, but edited the document Thursday after authors listed in the paper confirmed it cited studies that do not exist.
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Standardized huddle process improves response to unprofessional behaviors in health care settings
A new study from the Vanderbilt Health Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy (CPPA) provides health care leaders with an effective framework for addressing concerns that may require an investigation through a standardized huddle process.
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Scientists champion ‘food is medicine’ movement to tackle national health crisis
University of Florida researchers are calling for a national transformation in how we address the ongoing epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes, starting with a fundamental shift in how we approach health, agriculture and food.
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Why the FDA recalled six popular acne products
In March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced voluntary recalls of several popular acne products due to contamination with benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical.
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Researchers say emulsifiers may cause a variety of health problems
It’s a marvel of food technology: ice cream that resists melting.
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Skittles removes controversial additive targeted by RFK Jr.
Mars Inc.’s Skittles candies are no longer being made with titanium dioxide, a chemical that whitens foods, brightens colors and makes candy appear shiny, the company confirmed to Bloomberg News.
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Most young women suffer from itching, irritation, pain and other symptoms in genital area, Brazilian study finds
A study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) found that 72.5% of young Brazilian women suffer from symptoms such as itching, discharge, and pain during intercourse. The study, which included 313 volunteers in thei…
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Harmful metals in ultrasonic cigarettes may pose significant health risks
A study by scientists at the University of California, Riverside shows that ultrasonic cigarettes, or u-cigarettes, marketed as a less harmful alternative to traditional e-cigarettes, may pose significant health risks due to the presence of harmful met…
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Recovering from a stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious disability for adults. More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year. Risk increases with age, especially after 55, but strokes can occur at any age.