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Date: 2025/01/18 - 21:32
How Much Alcohol Is Safe to Drink Without Putting Your Health at Risk?
A new federal report shows that one drink per day is associated with negative health effects like liver cirrhosis and cancer, while a recent report from the surgeon general highlighted cancer risks associated with moderate alcohol consumption.
Date: 2025/01/17 - 02:35
Cancer Risk Prompts FDA Ban of Red Dye from Food and Ingested Drugs In US
The FDA issued a ban on the use of red dye No. 3 in food and beverage products and ingested drugs. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer in animal studies and was banned more than 30 years ago in cosmetics and topical drugs.
Date: 2025/01/14 - 21:00
As little as 30 minutes of aerobic exercise per week may aid weight loss, reduce fat
A study finds that people who engage in just 30 minutes of exercise per week see modest improvements in body weight and body fat but for clinically significant improvements they need a higher average.
Date: 2025/01/14 - 21:00
Common sleep medication may prevent brain from clearing 'waste'
In a mouse study, researchers found that zolpidem (Ambien), a common sleep aid, could prevent the brain from effectively clearing up 'waste', though it remains unclear whether this could affect cognitive functions.
Date: 2025/01/14 - 02:00
Sick Season Is in Full Swing. From Flu and RSV to Norovirus, Here’s What’s Going Around
Respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19, and RSV are surging across the United States, according to CDC data. Norovirus has also been pegged to a large number of cases in recent weeks. Here's how to protect yourself.
Date: 2025/01/08 - 05:32
Why the Surgeon General Is Calling for Revised Guidelines on Alcohol Use
A new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General states that regular alcohol consumption, even in moderation, can increase the risk of certain cancers. The new guidelines recommend that cancer warnings be placed on the labels of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine.