EPA green-lights more PFAS pesticides despite scientific concerns over toxicity
The EPA has quietly approved additional PFAS pesticides to spray crops despite scientific concerns over potential toxicity. Critics say industry…
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admin An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,400 people. Here’s how to stay safe
It’s not clear what’s causing rising cases of cyclosporiasis, but cooking fruits and veggies and washing produce can help reduce…
More than 1 in 5 social media users say they’ve made health choices based on their feeds. How to use it wisely
Social media can be a helpful source of health advice — but it can also spread misinformation. CNN’s Dr. Leana…
What to know about cyclospora, the gut-churning parasite causing illness in several states, and how to avoid it
Got a nasty stomach bug that won’t go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes weeks of…
Strength training: The secret weapon for women’s heart health
Mobility coach Dana Santas shows how integrating resistance training into a weekly fitness regimen can benefit women’s heart health.
Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah’s automated refill program
A new program allows Utah residents to skip the doctor’s office and get their prescriptions refilled online by an AI…
An anti-inflammatory diet may lower dementia risk, even in people with early signs of Alzheimer’s
Healthy eating may help protect the brain, even after early biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease have begun, a study…
Want to leverage wearable tech like a World Cup athlete? Here are the metrics to track
Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart…
New World screwworm is disgusting. How could it not be a food safety issue?
The New World screwworm, which was found in the United States in June for the first time in decades, often…
Skip a trip to the ER while celebrating the Fourth of July
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, firework displays will light up the night sky. Here are ways revelers…