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14 Health Conditions Added to Social Security’s Compassionate Allowances List
In total, there are now 314 medical conditions that are eligible for expedited disability application processing.
Health Officials Issue Warning on Potentially Deadly Beach Bacteria
At least seven people in Florida and Louisiana have died so far this year from Vibrio vulnficus, sometimes called a ‘flesh-eating bacteria.’
HHS Seeks to Tighten Oversight of Food Additives, Ingredients
A proposed rule seeks to close a decades-old information gap through a mandatory notification program.
What Sunlight Can Do for Your Retina
Research shows daily sunlight exposure can prevent myopia in children and protect against cataracts and glaucoma in adults.
Do Plants Have Consciousness?
The boundaries we have drawn around perception and awareness may be narrower than we thought.
Taylor Farms Recalls Products With Jalapeños Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
The FDA announced earlier that it was investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers supplied from Sinaloa, Mexico.
A Nutritionist’s Advice on Eating for Healthy Hair
Before spending money on supplements, it may be worth taking a closer look at your diet.
The Risks of Eating Meat Differ Between Individual and Population Levels
Whether eating red meat raises blood sugar depends on who you ask, according to a new study.
CKM Syndrome: A New Condition 9 in 10 Adults May Have–Here Are the Causes
CKM syndrome progresses through stages, and you can move backward through them—not just forward.
Peaches: An Unexpected Source of Carotenoids That Benefits the Eyes and Skin
Peaches owe their golden-orange hue to carotenoids, natural plant pigments.
CKM Syndrome: A New Condition 9 in 10 Adults May Have–Here Are the Causes
CKM syndrome progresses through stages, and you can move backward through them—not just forward.
Peaches: An Unexpected Source of Carotenoids That Benefits the Eyes and Skin
Peaches owe their golden-orange hue to carotenoids, natural plant pigments.
Long-Term Instagram Use Linked to a Weaker Sense of Self, Study Shows
Researchers in Milan used virtual reality to test whether years of Instagram use affects how people recognize their own face.
