PFAS in Drinking Water Linked to Increased Cancer Incidence
Increased cancer incidence seen in digestive, endocrine, oral cavity/pharynx, and respiratory systems between 2016 and 2021
Risk for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Higher After COVID-19
Nearly nine in 10 with chronic fatigue also meet criteria for long COVID
Cancer Mortality Continued to Decline Through 2022
However, increase seen in incidence in women, especially for middle-aged and younger women
ACIP Immunization Schedules Issued for Children, Adults
Changes to both schedules include new and updated recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine, change to trivalent influenza vaccines
Odds of Opioid Misuse Lower in States With Medical Cannabis Laws
For individuals reporting past-year cannabis use, decreased odds of opioid misuse observed in states with medical cannabis legalization
FDA Will No Longer Allow Use of Red Dye No. 3 in Food, Drugs
Agency revokes previous authorization for color additive to be used in food and ingested drugs
FDA Proposes Simple Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling
American Heart Association applauds move, saying rule will encourage companies to make foods healthier
Nearly 100 Million Americans Exposed to Unregulated Contaminants in Drinking Water
Public water systems with detectable levels of contaminants serve counties with higher proportions of Hispanic residents
Vaccination Does Not Impact Long COVID Neurological Symptoms
Minor differences in neurologic symptoms seen between prevaccination infection and breakthrough infection
Higher Intake of Red Meat Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
Increased intake, especially of processed red meat, associated with risk for developing dementia, worse cognition
