Health Highlights: May 2, 2023​

Science reveals possible 'surge of consciousness' before dying. These near-death experiences might be caused by a fight-or-flight response in the dying brain, researchers say. Read more

Young guys are using banned 'SARM' supplements to bulk up, with harmful results. The FDA sent out yet another warning, noting that no selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) have been approved by the agency, and the substances are dangerous drugs, not dietary supplements. Read more

Teen dating violence sets stage for future abusive relationships. Unhealthy behaviors tend to be repeated through the teen years and even into adulthood, a new study finds. Read more

Biden administration will lift most COVID vaccine mandates next week. Most pandemic-era requirements for federal workers and contractors will end, and vaccination mandates for incoming foreign visitors will cease, as well. Read more

Thousands of tons of noxious chemicals are released into U.S. homes each year. A new report estimates that dozens of different types of everyday consumer products contain chemicals that emit airborne toxins called volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Read more