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Power Outages Up Odds of Carbon Monoxide-Related ED Visits Among Children
MONDAY, May 5, 2025 – Power outages increase the odds of carbon monoxide (CO)-related emergency department visits among children, according to a study published online May 5 in Pediatrics. Noting...
Martinelli Recalls 170,000 Apple Juice Bottles for Possible Toxin
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 — More than 170,000 bottles of Martinelli’s apple juice are being recalled due to possible contamination with a mold-related toxin, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FD...
Food Companies Race to Replace Artificial Colors With Natural Alternatives
TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 — The push to remove artificial colors from U.S. foods is gaining speed, but making the change won't be easy — or quick. Last week, U.S. health officials directed food com...
HHS, FDA Offer Timeline for Phasing Out Petroleum-Based Food Dyes
THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have released further details of their plans to remove all petroleum-based...
Psilocybin Use Dramatically Increasing In U.S.
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 — Recreational use of “magic mushroom” psilocybin skyrocketed in the U.S. during the early 2020s, as states began toying with legalization of the psychedelic drug, a new stud...
Microplastics Could Be Contributing To Clogged Arteries
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 — Microplastics could be contributing to clogged arteries, increasing people’s risk of heart attack or stroke, a new study says. Fatty plaques in neck arteries can contain mo...
Potentially Harmful Chemicals Found In Kids' Mattresses
TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 — Babies and toddlers could be exposed to harmful chemicals while they sleep, due to compounds found in their mattresses, two new studies say. Air samples taken from 25 c...
Trump Administration Plans Ban on More Synthetic Food Dyes
TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 — The Trump administration is expected to take new steps to remove artificial food dyes from the U.S. food supply, officials say. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. ...
FDA May Shift Routine Food Inspections to States
MONDAY, April 21, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon hand off routine food safety inspections to state and local officials, multiple federal health officials told CBS News. T...
Fisher-Price Recalls 253,000 Baby Toys Over Choking Risk
MONDAY, April 14, 2025 — Fisher-Price has recalled 253,000 baby stroller toys in the U.S. because of a choking risk, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). An additional 4,...
Liquid Egg Products Recalled Over Possible Bleach Contamination
TUESDAY, April 8, 2025 – More than 212,000 pounds of liquid egg substitutes have been recalled because they may be contaminated with a cleaning solution that contains bleach. Cargill Kitchen...
Ozone Pollution Increases Risk Of Childhood Asthma
MONDAY, April 7, 2025 – Ozone air pollution increases the risk of asthma among preschoolers and kindergarteners, a new study says. Relatively small increases in ozone smog in a child’s first two y...
Wildfire Smoke Increases Risk Of Mental Health Problems
MONDAY, April 7, 2025 – Smoke from wildfires driving you mad? You’re not alone, a new study says. Short-term exposure to air choked with wildfire smoke increases people’s risk of mental health pro...
Common Chemicals in Plastics May Harm Baby Brain Development
FRIDAY, April 4, 2025 – Common chemicals used in plastic and personal care products may interfere with brain development in babies, a new study says. Phthalates are found in many everyday items,...
ACC: Microplastic Exposure Tied to Chronic Disease Prevalence
WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 – Microplastic exposure may increase the risk for chronic diseases, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology, held from...