Allergies: Climate Change Is Worsening ‘Sneezin’ Season’
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Allergy and asthma sufferers may think their symptoms are harsher and lasting longer this spring. They’re not imagining it. The changing climate means that allergy seasons are starting about 20 days earlier…
Learn More‘Toxic Fandom:’ When Your Child’s Celebrity Worship Goes Too Far
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s not new for young people to develop an interest in their favorite pop singer or actor, but it can be problematic if that adoration turns toxic. It’s easier than ever to get lost in a celebrity’s carefu…
Learn MoreUpdated Methodology Developed for Estimating Pregnancy Rates
WEDNSDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From 2010 to 2019, there was a decrease in the estimated overall pregnancy rate, based on an updated methodology described in a report published online April 12 in the National Center for Health Statistics …
Learn MoreEPA Proposes Limits on Dangerous Chemical Used by Medical Sterilization Plants
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed limiting the use of a chemical used to clean medical equipment in sterilizing plants because it also raises cancer risks for workers. The agency…
Learn MoreEPA Wants to Accelerate U.S. Sales of Electric Vehicles, Boosting Air Quality
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced proposed federal emissions standards aimed at accelerating the move to electric cars and trucks. Once adopted, the standards are expected to create …
Learn MoreMix of Vet Tranquilizer, Fentanyl an ‘Emerging Threat,’ U.S. Officials Warn
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. officials are intensifying efforts to crack down on illicit use of the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine, which can cause painful and deadly side effects in humans. The drug, when mixed with the opioid…
Learn MoreFeds to Toughen Rules on Privacy Around Abortion, Contraceptive Services
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. officials said Wednesday that they plan to strengthen existing privacy rules to prevent the sharing of private legal reproductive health care information for use in investigations and prosecutions aga…
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