Oct 18 New report finds high levels of lead in some protein powders. A pharmacologist explains the data By C. Michael White, The Conversation A new study by Consumer Reports claims that some protein products contain dangerously high levels of lead, as well as other heavy metals such as cadmium and arsenic. Here's what to know about the study and what it found. Continue reading
Oct 16 Senate in Uruguay passes law allowing euthanasia for incurably ill patients By Associated Press It makes Uruguay the first country in predominantly Catholic Latin America to allow euthanasia via legislation. Colombia and Ecuador have decriminalized the practice through Supreme Court decisions. Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 8:54 Abortion restrictions may be fueling a rise in domestic violence, experts warn By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford On average, a woman’s risk of being killed in the U.S. increases by 20% when pregnant or after giving birth. Pregnant and postpartum women are more likely to be killed than to die from childbirth-related issues. Many killings are the… Continue watching
Oct 16 6 things to know about the chikungunya virus and its transmission in the U.S. By Associated Press A person living in the suburbs of New York City has tested positive for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that is more often seen in South America and hasn't been transmitted on the U.S. mainland in a decade. Continue reading
Oct 16 Health care subsidies are at the heart of the shutdown fight. Here's who loses if they expire By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance will face higher costs next year if Congress doesn't extend enhanced premium tax credits that have made the plans more affordable. Continue reading
Oct 16 States are showing progress in reducing obesity, new report finds By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press Cuts to federal staff and programs that address chronic disease could endanger that progress, according to a new report released Thursday. Continue reading
Oct 15 New York state confirms first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus By Associated Press The state Department of Health said Tuesday that the virus, which has been spreading in China and elsewhere, was identified in a person living in Nassau County on Long Island. Continue reading
Oct 14 Instagram says it will limit teens to PG-13 content by default as safeguard By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The company is also adding an even stricter setting that parents can set up for their children. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 6:27 A look at the latest advances in breast cancer prevention and treatment By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young For the past 40 years, pink ribbons have sprouted every October as the symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To take stock of the latest in breast cancer research and the experience of patients, Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Arif… Continue watching
Oct 10 Reupping unproven claims about Tylenol, Kennedy claims a link between circumcision and autism By Thomas Beaumont, Laura Ungar, Associated Press During a meeting with President Donald Trump and the Cabinet, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reiterated the connection, even while noting there was no medical proof to substantiate the claim. Continue reading