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Nutrition Label Policies May Have Negative Impact on People With Eating Disorders

Out-of-home nutrition label policies have a potential negative impact on individuals with eating disorders, according to a review published online Jan. 29 in BM

Low Vitamin D in First Trimester Tied to Worse Outcomes

Low vitamin D levels during the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal length, according to a study

Decline in BMI, Waist Circumference Seen in Decade Before Dementia

Lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and higher high-density lipoprotein are seen in the decade preceding diagnosis of dementia, according to a s

CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu

Scientists are calling on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to disclose data about the risks of bird flu to people and pets that was pos

Study Links Heavy Cannabis Use To Higher Death Risk, Psychosis

Heavy weed use may be far more dangerous than people realize, according to a pair of studies published in JAMA Network Open. People diagnosed with cannabis use

Texas County Reports Measles Outbreak Among Unvaccinated Children

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County. All cases have been identified among unvaccinated sch

Pre-Op Immunotherapy May Help Treat Aggressive Breast Cancers

Giving patients with a common form of breast cancer an immunotherapy drug before surgery appears to boost outcomes, a new phase 3 trial finds. The study involve

Wildfires Can Raise Rates of Heart Attacks, Deaths

With Los Angeles still reeling from the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, a new report on California blazes from earlier years finds the toll on survivors

Firstborn's Trauma Could Set Stage for Mental Health of Younger Kids

Trauma experienced by the oldest child in a family does not bode well for their younger siblings, new British data suggest. A child s odds for developing mental

'Ozempic Face' and Other Top Trends in Plastic Surgery

Add surgical tweaks to fix so-called Ozempic face to the list of top trending cosmetic procedures, as tallied by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reco

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