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Doctors Worry That Iodine Deficiency Is Coming Back

"People have forgotten why there's iodine in salt," says an expert

Jan 08, 2025
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Cheddar Cheese Recall; Army Doc Pleads Guilty; Physician Lobbies Against RFK Jr.

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

Jan 08, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Coffee Drinking Tied to Better Survival, but Timing Matters

Lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality observed only among morning drinkers

Jan 07, 2025
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FDA Limits Toxic Lead in Some Baby Foods

Guidance could reduce lead exposure by about 20% to 30%

Jan 07, 2025
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Surgeon General Calls for Stronger Wording of Cancer Risk on Alcohol Packages

New report emphasizes greater public awareness, education

Jan 03, 2025
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Opinion
Will the Trump Administration Be a Dangerous Ally to the Wellness Industry?

Several nominees may pose a threat to evidence-based public health

Jan 03, 2025
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These Are the Top Diets for 2025

The diets span 21 lifestyle and health categories

Jan 03, 2025
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Durable Improvement in Rheumatic Pain, Health Seen With Brief Lifestyle Program

Benefits from 3-month online intervention lasted 2 years, but trial lacked control group

Jan 02, 2025
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The Brutal Reality of Life at 600+ Pounds

A doctor's take on the popular TV show, "My 600-lb Life"

Jan 02, 2025
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Broccoli Warning Issued; Dr. Oz vs RFK Jr. on Ozempic; Is Moderate Drinking Safe?

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

Jan 02, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Opinion
Eat, Drink, and Be Wary

What does the future hold in the wake of recent foodborne fiascos?

Dec 27, 2024
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Coffee, Tea Tied to Lower Risk of Head and Neck Cancer

Meta-analysis shows inverse dose-response relationship for both beverages

Dec 23, 2024
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White Bread Out, Salmon In: FDA Releases 'Healthy' Food Claim Rule

Final rule is first update to "healthy" nutrient content claim in 30 years

Dec 19, 2024
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Cardiovascular Protection Tracks With Wine Intake, Now Provable With Urinary Marker

Biomarker of wine consumption believed to reduce misclassification and bias in study

Dec 18, 2024
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