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16 Sep

Could Ditching Daylight Saving Time Improve America’s Health?

Researchers compare three hotly debated time policies and find a surprising winner when it comes to improving health outcomes for millions of people.

15 Sep

GLP-1 Medications in Kids: Promising Health Results, Ongoing Safety Concerns

A new study finds children and teens with obesity or diabetes who take GLP-1 weight-loss medications experience significant improvements in many cardiometabolic risk factors, but long-term safety questions remain.

12 Sep

Keto Diet Shows Promise in Reducing Depression Among College Students

In a new study, college students with major depressive disorder who followed a keto diet experienced a significant drop in depression symptoms and an increase in overall well-being.

U.S. Officials To Review COVID Vaccine Safety in Pregnancy, Kids

Federal health officials are reviewing safety data on COVID vaccines in pregnant women and children, and may also reconsider recommendations for older adults.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is analyzing reports of possible birth defects after vaccination during pregnancy, while also preparing a presentation on deaths in childr...

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September 16, 2025
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Goodles Mac & Cheese Recalled Due to Hidden Allergen Risk

Gooder Foods, Inc. is recalling eight lots of its boxed mac and cheese products because they may contain undeclared allergens, federal officials said.

The recall covers five lots of Vegan Is Believin’ – Plant Based White Cheddar with Spirals that may contain milk and three lots of the Here Comes Truffle – Creamy Truffle F...

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September 16, 2025
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RFK Jr. Adds 5 Members to Vaccine Advisory Committee Ahead of Meeting

Five new members have been appointed to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) vaccine advisory committee, federal health officials announced.

The move comes just days before the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meets to review vaccines for COVID-19 and several other diseases.

The new mem...

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September 16, 2025
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Over 100,000 Paris Hilton Mini Fridges Recalled for Fire Risk

More than 100,000 Paris Hilton-branded mini fridges are being recalled because of a risk of fire and burns, federal safety officials announced.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the recall consists of two models of the Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridge: A 4-liter version sold in pink, white, aqua and hot pink, and a 10-...

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September 16, 2025
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Over-The-Counter Sales Of OD-Reversal Drug Have Been A Bust

Over-the-counter sales have tanked for the overdose reversal drug naloxone, likely due to its high price, a new study says.

Naloxone (Narcan) is a nasal spray that rapidly reverses an overdose by blocking opioid receptors in the body. It has been a key weapon in fighting America’s opioid drug crisis.

To that end, regulators in ...

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September 16, 2025
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Early Breast Cancer Survivors Have Little Added Risk Of A Second Cancer, Study Says

Women who survive an early breast cancer can breathe easy, a recent study says.

Their risk of developing a second cancer is low, about 2% to 3% greater than that of women in the general population, researchers reported in The BMJ.

“Many breast cancer survivors believe their risks of a second cancer are much higher than...