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25 Jun

Nearly 20% of Packaged Foods Sold in the U.S. Contain Synthetic Dyes

A review of the ingredients in 39,000+ packaged foods and drinks sold in the U.S. reveals many contain synthetic dyes, especially products marketed to kids.

24 Jun

Menstrual Cycle Linked to Increased Alcohol Cravings and Drinking

A new study suggests ovarian hormone fluctuations may contribute to alcohol craving and drinking.

23 Jun

GLP-1 Therapy Helps Cut Migraine Frequency, Study Finds

In a new observational study, patients with migraine given a daily dose of liraglutide, a popular GLP-1 receptor agonist, reported significantly fewer headache days and an improved quality of life.

Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Getting approval from your insurance company before a procedure or treatment may soon get a little easier.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week that several of the nation’s largest health insurers have agreed to change how they handle prior authorization, a system that often causes delays in c...

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Texas Governor Blocks THC Ban, Keeping Gummies and Vapes Legal

Texas Governor Blocks THC Ban, Keeping Gummies and Vapes Legal

THC-infused gummies and vape pens will stay legal in Texas — at least for now.

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill on Sunday that would have banned the sale and use of THC consumables across the state, The Associated Press reported. 

These products contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the chemical responsible for a mari...

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  • June 25, 2025
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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Tears Achilles in Game 7 of NBA Finals

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Tears Achilles in Game 7 of NBA Finals

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon during the team’s loss in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the team confirmed.

The injury happened with about five minutes left in the first quarter. Haliburton was driving to the basket when he suddenly collapsed to the ground. 

He began slamming the floor in p...

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  • June 25, 2025
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Fitness Trackers Aren't Accurate For People With Obesity

Fitness Trackers Aren't Accurate For People With Obesity

Fitness trackers aren’t accurately assessing the physical activity of people with obesity, a new study argues.

Differences in walking gait, speed, energy burn and other factors mean that folks with excess weight aren’t getting an accurate read from their devices, researchers wrote in the journal Scientific Reports.

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  • June 25, 2025
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1 in 5 U.S. Food Products Contain Synthetic Dyes

1 in 5 U.S. Food Products Contain Synthetic Dyes

Synthetic food dyes are added to 1 in 5 packaged foods and drinks sold by top U.S. food manufacturers, a new study says.

The most common dye was Red 40, which was present in 1 out of 7 (14%) products, according to the paper published today in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

“Products containing s...

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  • June 25, 2025
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Autoimmune Diseases Increase Risk Of Mood Disorders

Autoimmune Diseases Increase Risk Of Mood Disorders

People living with an autoimmune disease are nearly twice as likely to suffer from mood problems like depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder, a new large-scale study says.

The risk of mood disorders is 87% to 97% higher in people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis and Grav...

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