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FDA bans red dye 3 in food, linking it to cancer in rats

FDA bans red dye 3 in food, linking it to cancer in rats

Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration banned use red dye No. 3 in food, drink and medicine more than three decades after synthetic dyes were first discovered to cause cancer in male lab rats. The dye, a petroleum-based additive, was used to give candies, sodas and other products a lively cherry-red hue. Consumer advocates said […]

Princess of Wales ‘in remission’ from cancer – but what does that mean?

Princess of Wales ‘in remission’ from cancer – but what does that mean?

Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced that she had already started work cancer remissionafter a year of health challenges for the royal family. Princesses cancer journey began with abdominal surgery scheduled for January 2024, which initially led to her withdrawal from royal duties. Subsequent cancer diagnosis revealed in Marchwas a shock to many. The announced the […]

Kate Middleton is in remission from cancer. This does not always mean that the disease is cured.

Kate Middleton is in remission from cancer. This does not always mean that the disease is cured.

Princess Catherine, wife of Prince William, announced on Tuesday that her cancer was in remission. But what does it mean to be in cancer remission? Doctors unexpectedly discovered she had cancer in March last year, when she underwent abdominal surgery. She did not reveal what type of cancer she had or how advanced it was […]

Research has shown that the online therapy boom has benefited mainly privileged groups

Research has shown that the online therapy boom has benefited mainly privileged groups

The number of Americans receiving psychotherapy has increased by 30 percent during the pandemic as virtual sessions replaced in-person visits, but recent research is dampening hope that technology will make mental health care more accessible to populations most in need. In fact, researchers found, the shift to teletherapy has exacerbated existing disparities. The raise in […]

The way obesity is diagnosed and defined will change – here’s why and what it means for treatment

The way obesity is diagnosed and defined will change – here’s why and what it means for treatment

Obesity is there related to many common diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease and knee osteoarthritis. Obesity is currently defined by body mass index, or BMI. This is calculated as weight (in kilograms) divided by the square of height (in meters). In people of European origin, the BMI for obesity […]

Moderate drinking increases cancer risk while offering few benefits

Moderate drinking increases cancer risk while offering few benefits

Among both men and women, drinking just one alcoholic beverage a day increases the risk of liver cirrhosis, esophageal cancer, oral cancer and various types of injuries, according to the study. federal analysis of alcohol’s health effects was released on Tuesday. At this level of drinking, women have a higher risk of liver cancer but […]

The FDA is proposing recent food labels with detailed information about sugar, fat and salt content

The FDA is proposing recent food labels with detailed information about sugar, fat and salt content

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed requiring recent nutrition facts labels on the front of food and beverage products, a long-awaited move aimed at changing eating habits linked to skyrocketing rates of obesity and diet-related diseases, each of which is cause of one million deaths. year. The new labela tiny black and white […]

The gym can be full of germs – here’s how to protect yourself

The gym can be full of germs – here’s how to protect yourself

Exercise is good for you, but the gym may not be. Dumbbells, barbells and all the machines in between can serve as reservoirs for: wide variety transmitted bacterial, viral and fungal pathogens – such as impetigo, influenza and athlete’s foot. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to reduce the risk of encountering these […]