Is systemic racism in medicine putting Black people’s lives at risk? ( www.theguardian.com )
“Deny, denounce, delay”: The battle over the risk of ultra-processed foods ( arstechnica.com )
After mice drink raw H5N1 milk, bird flu virus riddles their organs ( arstechnica.com )
Like to bike? Your knees will thank you and you may live longer, too ( www.mprnews.org )
We are in the middle of National Bike Month, and cycling enthusiasts love to talk up the benefits of their favorite activity. ...
Many US dairy workers yet to receive protective gear for bird flu ( www.reuters.com )
CHICAGO, May 23 (Reuters) - Many U.S. dairy farms have not yet increased health protections against bird flu for employees during an outbreak in cows, according to workers, activists and farmers, worrying health experts about the risk for more human infections of a virus with pandemic potential.
California Pays Meth Users To Get Sober ( kffhealthnews.org )
Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk ( theconversation.com )
Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests ( www.cnn.com )
As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, daily fish oil supplements are a popular way to keep the risk of cardiovascular disease at bay....
What to Know About the Link Between Stomach Paralysis and Ozempic ( gizmodo.com )
Texas woman fainted during miscarriage after doctors ‘refused care’ ( www.independent.co.uk )
Doctors Plead With Lawmakers Not to Criminalize Life-Saving Pregnancy-Care Pills ( www.rollingstone.com )
Want to protect your kids' eyes from myopia? Get them to play outside ( www.npr.org )
If you're a parent struggling to get your kids' off their devices and outdoors to play, here's another reason to keep trying: Spending at least two hours outside each day is one of the most important things your kids can do to protect their eyesight....
Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious ( apnews.com )
The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data posted Wednesday. ...
Drug-resistant Trichophyton fungus represents emerging threat in US ( www.cidrap.umn.edu )
Study links talc use to ovarian cancer — a potential boon for thousands suing J&J ( www.nbcnews.com )
Johnson & Johnson has argued in court that studies haven’t found a convincing link between ovarian cancer and talc powder. A new analysis suggests they are indeed associated....
A new pill cures preschoolers of a parasitic worm. Delivering it could be a challenge ( www.npr.org )
Confirmed horrifying scandal ( youtu.be )
Worst treatment sandal in HNS history (so far)....
US pediatricians group reverses decades-old ban on breastfeeding for those with HIV ( apnews.com )
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change. ...
New research shows gas stove emissions contribute to 19,000 deaths annually ( arstechnica.com )
ADHD drug shortage shows signs of letting up, but some patients still struggle ( www.nbcnews.com )
The FDA said it expects additional supply will be returning in the coming months....
Other countries have better sunscreens. Here's why we can't get them in the U.S. ( www.npr.org )
“All of my friends are dead”: The overdose crisis is taking a toll on harm reduction workers ( www.salon.com )
Eye-tattooing: experts warn about risks of colour-changing surgery ( www.theguardian.com )
Concerns raised as influencers promote pigment-injection procedure as latest cosmetic trend...
“Outrageously” priced weight-loss drugs could bankrupt US health care ( arstechnica.com )
There’s New Hope for an HIV Vaccine ( www.wired.com )
