Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US Surgeon General who asks Congress to act Posted July 15, 2024 The U.S. Surgeon General has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms and their effects on young people’s lives, similar to those now mandato…
Rural pharmacies fill a healthcare gap in the US. Owners say it’s getting harder to stay open Posted July 7, 2024 Rural pharmacies, independent or chain, can be a touchstone for their communities. The staff knows everyone’s names and drugs, answers questions about residents’ …
Poppi faces lawsuit from consumer who questions its gut health claims Posted July 1, 2024 Popular soda brand Poppi is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by a consumer who says its products don’t improve gut health as much as their marketing suggests. …
World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls Posted June 23, 2024 Member countries kicked off the World Health Organization's annual assembly with hopes of improving global readiness for deadly outbreaks like COVID-19, after an ambitious "pandem…
Children plant bamboo to combat dire air pollution from Kenya’s biggest dumpsite Posted June 12, 2024 A school right next to Kenya's largest dumpsite has started planting bamboo to improve air quality. Foul-smelling fumes from the waste have been …
Patients in Kenya sell their health data to get medical care Posted June 5, 2024 Personal patient information is being given currency in Kenya as a way of expanding patient access to doctors. A mobile start-up says its phone application allows users to pay …
New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants Posted May 25, 2024 New York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops, under a law set to go into effect later this year. Th…
Chick-fil-A backtracks from its no-antibiotics-in-chicken pledge, blames projected supply shortages Posted April 27, 2024 The fast-food chain Chick-fil-A backtracked from its decade-old "no antibiotics ever" pledge intended to help prevent human antibiotic resistance…
A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To qualify, facilities must close their beds Posted April 21, 2024 As rural hospitals continue to struggle financially, a new type of hospital is slowly taking root, especially in the Southeast. Rural emergenc…
Cows join horses and dogs for human-animal therapy Posted April 17, 2024 A horse-riding school in Australia is using cows as animal therapy to help people of all ages. This new type of mental health service is growing rapidly in Austra…