Health
Biden’s last-minute policy moves on addiction aim to seal a legacy
The Biden administration has made significant strides in expanding access to addiction treatment and harm reduction strategies in its final days. As the administration prepares to hand over power, it…
Soweto woman’s stillbirths highlight gaps in maternal care
Nomusa Khumalo, a 38-year-old resident of Soweto, has experienced the devastating pain…
Study links PFAS contamination of drinking water to a range of rare cancers
The Keck School of Medicine of USC has recently conducted groundbreaking research…
Do calorie counts on menus really change how people eat?
Calorie labeling on restaurant menus has been a requirement in the U.S.…
Half of adult ticks in the Northeast carry Lyme disease bacteria, study reveals
Ticks are a common concern in the Northeast, especially during the warmer…
Lifestyle
9 Best Foot Massagers to Soothe Achy, Tired Feet At Home
Massages both feet and calves Adjustable settings and pre-set programs…
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FDA says popular Zyn nicotine pouches can stay on market
The FDA has recently authorized the marketing of 20 Zyn nicotine pouch products, despite concerns about their appeal to young…
Cortisol study challenges previous assumptions
Waking up does not activate an increase in the release of the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol does, however, increase in…
DEA unveils rules for telehealth prescribing of Adderall, Suboxone
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has finally announced the creation of a special registration process for prescribers looking to provide…
Limpopo Clinic closed indefinitely after recent attack on workers
The Limpopo Department of Health has made a U-turn on its decision to reopen Chuene Clinic in Ga-Chuene outside Polokwane.…
US soldiers’ nicotine pouch use 10 times higher than civilians
Nicotine pouches have become increasingly popular among American soldiers, with a recent survey revealing that they are 10 times more…
How the FDA’s new nutrition labels could prod the food industry to get healthier
population consuming more added sugars and refined grains. He suggested that the focus should be on promoting whole, minimally processed…
Limpopo clinic reopens after nurses’ abducted and raped
Morale among nurses and other health workers at Chuene Clinic in Ga-Chuene outside Polokwane was at an all-time low as…
Innovative partnership helps low-income tobacco users quit
A successful partnership between Kick It California, a tobacco quitline operated by the University of California San Diego, and local…
New federal report finds even moderate alcohol use carries risk
A recent report on the health effects of alcohol has highlighted the potential risks associated with even moderate drinking, as…
[Watch] Intimate Partner Violence: A Cycle Rooted in Childhood
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals worldwide. According to research, 1 in 3…