California Becomes First State to Ban Four Additives in Food
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — California has become the first state to ban four chemicals commonly added to food that are linked to health issues. Although the law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, only bans the additives in his state, it i…
Learn MoreOlder Black Americans Hit Hardest by Disability
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most older adults want to spend their final days in the peace of their own home, but new research finds that Black Americans are far more likely to fall short of that goal.Why? Because Black adults are much…
Learn MoreBlack Children With Asthma More Likely to Receive Bronchodilators From EMS
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black children receiving emergency medical services (EMS) care are more likely to receive a bronchodilator than White children, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in Prehospital Emergency Care.S…
Learn MoreLow-Income Children, Families Exposed to More Neurotoxic Chemicals
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children from families with low incomes and families of color are exposed to more neurotoxic chemicals and experience greater harm, according to a review published online Sept. 27 in Environmental Health Pe…
Learn MoreHow to Work in Extreme Cold: Safety Precautions to Take
Some jobs require working out in the elements, and that can pose dangers to workers.Having to perform job duties in extremely cold conditions can lead to a number of injuries and illnesses, according to the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administ…
Learn MoreCalifornia Becomes First State to Ban Four Additives in Food
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) – California has become the first state to ban four chemicals commonly added to food that are linked to health issues.Although the law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, only bans the additives in his state, it’s p…
Learn MoreSick Building Syndrome: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Sick building syndrome (SBS) can make you feel unwell while in a particular building but better when you leave. SBS affects many workplaces, with a high rate in offices, university labs and administrative buildings, making it an environmental health c…
Learn MoreNasal Spray COVID Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research points to the potential of a COVID-19 vaccine delivered through the nose.The phase 1 clinical trial showed that the product, administered nasally in two doses, delivered a significant immune re…
Learn MoreJob Worries Are Keeping Americans Awake at Night: Survey
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Americans are losing sleep over worries about money, a new survey reveals.The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) polled about 2,000 U.S. adults, finding that 69% reported lost sleep due to concerns a…
Learn MoreFlu Shots Up for Children in States With Vaccine Mandate
TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children living in states with a vaccine mandate during the 2020 to 2021 influenza season had a higher predicted probability of receiving an influenza vaccine, according to a study published online Oct. 10 in…
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