San Francisco sues ultra-processed food makers … from CBS Health
In San Francisco on Tuesday, city attorney David Chiu announced the first government lawsuit of its kind against 11 companies that manufacture ultra-processed foods. Elizabeth…
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Heavy Metal, Headbanging, and Our Health … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
How might we moderate the rare but very real risk of headbanging? If you search for heavy metal in the National Library of Medicine database,…
Prostate Cancer and Mushrooms … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
What can reishi mushrooms, shiitake mushroom extracts, and whole, powdered white mushrooms do for cancer patients? “A regular intake of mushrooms can make us healthier,…
Doctor who criticized vaccines named CDC principal deputy director … from CBS Health
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC’s top positions. Read More
These 19 cooking pans could leach lead into your food, FDA warns … from CBS Health
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns. Read More
How Medicare’s lower prices for 15 medications could impact your costs … from CBS Health
The Trump administration tapped a Biden-era rule to negotiate lower prices on 15 widely used medications for seniors. Read More
ClassPass founder’s company reimagines classical Indian dance and helps young moms find community … from CBS Health
Payal Kadakia was just 27 when she came up with the idea for the popular app ClassPass, but it wasn’t her first time building something…
ByHeart says all its baby formula could be tainted with botulism … from CBS Health
ByHeart said it can’t rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results. Read More
Cancer Survival and Medicinal Mushrooms … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
Did the five randomized controlled trials of reishi mushrooms in cancer patients show benefits in terms of tumor response rate, survival time, or quality of…
Doctor discusses cancer diagnosis for JFK’s granddaughter, Tatiana Schlossberg … from CBS Health
This weekend, 35-year-old Tatiana Schlossberg, a granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, announced she has terminal cancer. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder…
Powering our appetite for protein … from CBS Health
Proteins, whether from whey, plants or animals, are essential for building muscle. Last year, approximately 71% of consumers identified protein as the nutrient they most…
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Chef Lois Ellen Frank, Ph.D. … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
In honor of National American Heritage Month, we are thrilled to share Chef Lois Ellen Frank’s Navajo Minestrone Soup with you. For more about Chef…
Plant-Based Hospital Menus … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
The American Medical Association passed a resolution encouraging hospitals to offer healthy plant-based food options. “Globally, 11 million deaths annually are attributable to dietary factors,…
Marjorie Taylor Greene says “I don’t see political party lines” on health care … from CBS Health
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health…