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Many clinicians remain unaware of the health risks linked to PFAS, short for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, despite rising medical and public awareness of the chemicals and their toxicity. PFAS can affect nearly every organ […]

A GOP-led Congress has approved $186 billion in cuts to the food assistance program through 2034. The second Trump administration has said that healthy eating is a priority.This post was originally published on this site

The fertility rate in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less than 1.6 kids per woman, new federal data released Thursday shows.This post was originally published on this site

Signs reading “slippery when wet” frequently warn about the dangers of slipping and falling. But floors made slick by dry spills are also a significant hazard—one that’s overlooked and understudied, according to University of Arizona […]

A groundbreaking study led by Oregon State University scientists shows that multiple Portland neighborhoods have levels of noise that are likely unhealthy.This post was originally published on this site

A new study has found that the bone fracture protection women get from menopausal hormone therapy (MHT, also known as HRT) disappears within a year of stopping treatment.This post was originally published on this site

A study led by the University of Sydney suggests that walking 7,000 steps a day offers similar health benefits to walking 10,000, across several outcomes.This post was originally published on this site

More than 100,000 Rich’s Ice Cream Co. bars have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination.This post was originally published on this site

From 2010 to 2023, physician exit rates from traditional Medicare increased, according to a study published online July 18 in JAMA Health Forum.This post was originally published on this site

Different technologies have been developed to help parents and caregivers address pediatric vehicular heatstroke (PVH), or scenarios where a child dies from overheating in an unattended motor vehicle.This post was originally published on this site