Here’s how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies … from CBS Health
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much. Read…
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Is Aflatoxin a Concern? … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
Is “toxic mold syndrome” a real thing? What do we do about toxic mold contamination of food? In recent years, mold has been blamed for…
Are the Effects of Ochratoxin Concerning? … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
The overall cost-benefit ratio for mycotoxins depends on which food is contaminated. Ochratoxin has been described as toxic to the immune system, developing fetus, kidneys,…
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish … from CBS Health
“I don’t know how I’m going to pay for this,” said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a…
Mold Toxins in Cereals, Herbs, Spices, and Wine … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
Most crops are contaminated with fungal mycotoxins, but some foods are worse than others. Oats can be thought of as “uniquely nutritious.” One route by…
Extended interview: Former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky on Hepatitis B vaccine … from CBS Health
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the Hepatitis B vaccine and last…
The Effects of Fasting on Cancer … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
Ever since the days of Hippocrates, 2,400 years ago, fasting has been offered as a treatment for acute and chronic diseases, based on the observation…
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk … from CBS Health
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns. Read More
How the CDC’s decision on the Hepatitis B vaccine at birth could impact infants … from CBS Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming…
California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death … from CBS Health
California’s public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged. Read…
Fungal Toxins for Breakfast? … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
One of the few food contaminants found at higher levels in those eating plant-based diets are mycotoxins, fungal toxins in moldy food ingredients, such as…
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child’s traits … from CBS Health
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells “CBS Mornings” that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they…
How to avoid holiday stress … from CBS Health
The holiday season can be a wonderful, but also stressful time – filled with unrealistic expectations. A recent poll found 41% of adults anticipate more…
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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