Why people should be vigilant about food safety this July Fourth
As we head into a very hot Fourth of July holiday weekend, a doctor advises how to keep your food…
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admin You haven’t been enforcing rules to manage your kid’s screen time. How to change that now
Specific parenting practices such as putting away devices at night and making meals screen-free can improve kids’ experiences with screens,…
Even high amounts of coffee may lower your risk for liver disease
Drinking coffee may lower your risk for liver cancer and other liver disease, according to a new study.
California bans ‘sell by’ food labels to cut food waste and confusion
California bans ‘sell by’ labels on food packaging that have long left shoppers unsure whether food is simply past its…
Congressman Tom Kean’s hospital treatment for depression may encourage men’s mental health
When a Republican, male politician spoke publicly about a leave he took to get help for his depression, the US…
FDA allows Philip Morris to market Zyn as less harmful than cigarettes
The FDA said on Tuesday it would allow Philip Morris to market its Zyn nicotine pouches as less harmful than…
What older adults need to know before taking a GLP-1 medication to lose weight
Starting Wednesday, millions of Medicare-qualifying adults will have access to popular medications for weight loss at deep discounts through a…
I’m a pediatrician. My ‘unhinged’ advice drew backlash. Why I’m doubling down
A doctor’s common-sense advice to families drew backlash online, sparking a deeper cultural debate over modern motherhood, sacrifice and raising…
How to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies
Heat-related illnesses are rising each summer. We can’t control the weather, but we can take these actions to lower the…
L.A. Unified enacts reasonable rules for screens in schools but your kid’s school hasn’t. Now what?
The L.A. Unified School District is set to roll out one of the nation’s strictest no-screens policies. Here’s how parents…