Parents can soon use QR codes to reveal heavy metal content in baby food
It's impossible to eliminate heavy metals from baby food entirely, but testing can help consumers make informed decisions. Jeff Greenberg via Getty ImagesParents across the U.S. should soon be able ...
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Decluttering can be stressful − a clinical psychologist explains how personal values can make it easier
Asking how discarding an item fits with a person's goals can help them decide whether to keep it. MoMo Productions via Getty ImagesI recently helped my mom sort through boxes ...
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Seed oils are toxic, says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – but it’s not so simple
Seed oils have become a mainstay of the American diet. d3sign/Moment via Getty ImagesRobert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to clear the final hurdles in his confirmation as President ...
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3 ways the Trump administration could reinvest in rural America’s future, starting with health care
Rural America can be idyllic, but many communities still need support. Mint Images via Getty ImagesRural America faces many challenges that Congress and the federal government could help alleviate under ...
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Nutrition advice is rife with misinformation − a medical education specialist explains how to tell valid health information from pseudoscience
If a health claim about a dietary intervention sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Mizina/iStock via Getty Images PlusThe COVID-19 pandemic illuminated a vast landscape of misinformation ...
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Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but other claims might be hyped
A treatment typically lasts from three to 15 minutes. Rich Legg/E+ via Getty ImagesRed light therapy is increasingly viewed as a promising treatment for wrinkles, acne, psoriasis, scars and sun-damaged ...
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Acute stress and early signs of PTSD are common in firefighters and other first responders − here’s what to watch out for
A firefighter surveys the destruction at the Auto Fire in Oxnard, Calif. Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty ImagesThe thousands of firefighters and other first responders on the front lines of the ...
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Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is growing – a public health expert explains why that matters
Pet owners, too, are starting to become concerned about the side effects of vaccines. Noah Seelam/AFP via Getty ImagesWhen most people think about vaccines, they typically think about humans: Experts ...
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Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk – an expert on how alcohol affects the body breaks down a new government report
The Surgeon General's report links alcohol to 100,000 cancer cases every year. Lord Henri Voton/E+ via Getty ImagesMany people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol ...
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Wildfire smoke’s health risks can linger in homes that escape burning − as Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors discovered
The Marshall Fire spared some homes, shown here a day later, but smoke had blanketed the area. Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty ImagesOn Dec. 30, 2021, a wind-driven ...
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