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FDA Unveils Transparency Tool for Easy Check of Contaminant Levels in Foods
Tool is an online, searchable database that provides a consolidated list of contaminant levels
Total Injury Death Rate Increased From 2013 to 2021, Followed by Decline
Threefold increase seen in unintentional drug overdose death rates from 2003 to 2019, followed by 58 percent increase through 2022
FDA Announces ‘Operation Stork Speed’ to Improve Infant Formula
Program will enhance the nutrient review process, increase testing for contaminants, encourage companies to develop new formulas
Oklahoma Now Reporting Measles Cases Related to Texas/New Mexico Outbreak
A total of 321 cases have been reported in the outbreak, which began earlier this year in Gaines County, Texas
2016 to 2023 Saw Increase in NICU Admission Rate
Increases seen for each maternal age, race, and Hispanic origin group and gestational age and birth-weight category
FDA Issues Warning Against Recreational Inhalation of Nitrous Oxide
Severe adverse events, including death, can occur if used for recreational or nonfood purposes
Parents Feel They Are Lacking Information About Bird Flu
41 percent of parents wish the government was doing more to address bird flu
Small Number of Acne Products Recalled for Problematic Levels of Benzene
Agency says 90 percent of tested products have undetectable or extremely low levels of benzene
Americans Borrowed $74 Billion in 2024 to Cover Medical Costs
Survey reveals many Americans worry they will incur medical debt if they experience a major medical event
Poll Reveals Only 17 Percent Think Medicaid Funding Should Be Cut
Nearly half the population polled think funding should either increase or be kept about the same
